Starmer tells protesters to 'respect grief of British Jews'
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Getty Images Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, visited the scene in Manchester on Friday morning
Sir Keir Starmer has said pro-Palestinian protests planned for this weekend will cause "distress" and urged those thinking of taking part to "recognise and respect the grief of British Jews" after Thursday's synagogue attack. "It is not a time to stoke tension and cause further pain," the prime minister wrote in the Jewish Chronicle. Green Party leader Zack Polanski said there should be space and nuance to allow for both grief and non-violent protest.
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