UK Government Urges Action Amid Concerns Over Extremism at London Pro-Palestinian Marches
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London has become a "no-go zone for Jews" during weekend pro-Palestinian marches, says government's counter-extremism commissioner Robin Simcox.
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Simcox urges ministers to "be bolder and be willing to accept higher legal risk" when tackling extremism.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned last week of forces "trying to tear the country apart" with extremist disruption.
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Pro-Palestinian group Stop the War Coalition says there is "no need" for Jewish people to feel scared by the marches.
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Home Secretary James Cleverly has urged pro-Palestinian march groups to end their protests, questioning whether they still "add value" to their cause.