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Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison

Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as Iran UK politics live – latest updates Offenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on th

Zack Polanski humiliated in brutal grilling by BBC's Nick Robinson

The Green Party leader faced questions on his criticism of police, his false claim to be a Red Cross spokesman and his plan to legalise drugs.

Zack Polanski's popularity slumps after Golders Green Police row

New poll shows the Green Party leader's ratings have dropped in the last week.

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.

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.

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.

Outrage as Labour minister 'agrees' Afghan rapist 'too immature' for longer prison term

Mulakhil, 23, attacked a schoolgirl after luring her into a secluded area behind a row of garages in Nuneaton.

Counter Terrorism Police Investigate ‘Further Arson Incident’ at Former Synagogue

The Met says: “Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London are investigating a further arson incident at a former synagogue in east London. Police were called at 05:16hrs on Tuesday, 5 May by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at a former synagogue in Nelson Street, Tower Hamlets. Officers were quickly on scene with…

Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land

Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from Greens Tree nurseries could be built at prisons and military ranges could be turned into heathland or peat bogs as part of an ambitious plan to make government land more nature-friendly, the environment secretary has said. Speaking ahead of elections this week in which Labour is under pressure from the Green party, Emma Reynolds said such projects showed the government’s intent in restoring nat

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".

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.

Polanski Says Police Should Not Be Above Scrutiny & Complains About Met Commissioner’s Open Letter