Thousands attend protest against antisemitism outside Downing Street

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"A number of senior politicians have joined thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street for a protest against antisemitism. Organisers of the rally called on the British public to face down extremists after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites in London, as well as a double stabbing in Golders Green that is being treated as an act of terrorism."

"The chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, also spoke at the event, telling the crowd it is unacceptable that poisonous antisemitism has become normalised in the UK. Protesters shouted shame, it's your party's fault and when will you act at Mr McFadden, while some held signs saying British Jews deserve better, where is Keir and Brits against antisemitism."

The Independent describes its reporting focus on major issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing fact-checking over messaging and funding journalism without paywalls. It states that donations support sending journalists to speak to both sides and that its reporting is trusted across the political spectrum. The article then reports a large protest against antisemitism outside Downing Street, attended by thousands and addressed by senior politicians from multiple parties. Organisers called on the public to confront extremists after arson attacks on Jewish sites in London and a double stabbing in Golders Green treated as terrorism. Kemi Badenoch received applause, while Pat McFadden was jeered. The chief rabbi said antisemitism has become normalized and is unacceptable.

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