Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM

"Sir Keir Starmer expressed worry over the use of proxies - groups used by states to carry out criminal acts - by 'a number of countries' during a visit to Kenton United Synagogue, which was targeted with a petrol bomb on Saturday."

"Saul Taylor, the president of the United Synagogue, said there was a lot of anger in the Jewish community with the government, urging them to proscribe Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)."

"Sir Keir said 'the use of proxies in this country is a growing concern and a real concern', emphasizing the importance of dealing with malign state actors."

"He called it a 'tax on being Jewish in Britain', highlighting the financial burden on synagogues for security measures amid rising threats."

The Prime Minister expressed growing concern over hostile states using proxies to conduct attacks in the UK, particularly against the Jewish community. A series of arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions has occurred since late March, with an Islamist group linked to Iran claiming responsibility for some incidents. Community leaders have voiced anger over government inaction, urging the proscription of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to address malign state actors and announced plans for swift legislative action regarding the IRGC.

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