Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the nation after the terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue this morning.

Speaking after an emergency Cobra meeting, the Prime Minister said: “So many Jewish families first came to this country as a place of refuge, fleeing the greatest evil ever inflicted on a people. And Britain welcomed them.

“Communities like the one attacked in Manchester provided safety, but also the security that comes from a promise that this is a country that stands up to hatred and that we don’t just provide refuge.

“We provide a home for so many Jewish families. That is the story of Britain.

“But Britain is also a country where Jewish buildings, synagogues, even schools require round the clock protection where dedicated specialist security is necessary because of the daily threat of antisemitic hatred.

“Today’s horrific incident shows why, and while this is not a new hate, this is something Jews have always believed. We must be clear. It is a hatred that is rising once again and Britain must defeat it once again.

“On behalf of the nation, I want to offer my condolences to the families and victims affected. I want to thank the Greater Manchester Police, the first responders and those dedicated security specialists.”

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