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BBC Politics5 May 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Crime
BBC Politics5 May 2026

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

Crime
BBC Politics5 May 2026

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

EducationCrime
BBC Politics3 May 2026

Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response

The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum".

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics3 May 2026

Polanski stands by concerns over police response to Golders Green attack

The Green Party leader previously apologised for "sharing a tweet in haste" about the knife attack on Wednesday.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics1 May 2026

Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police

The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics1 May 2026

Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising police

Green Party leader sorry for sharing post condemning actions of police officers who arrested suspect in Golders Green attack.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Two Green Party candidates arrested over alleged antisemitic online posts

The two women remain in police custody, according to the Metropolitan Police.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics30 Apr 2026

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

EnvironmentCrime
BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Crime
BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Crime