Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, Keir Starmer suggests
Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested there may be a case for banning some protests, following calls to suspend pro-Palestinian marches. He expressed concerns about the cumulative effect of repeated marches on the Jewish community, especially after two Jewish men were attacked in Golders Green. Starmer also mentioned the need to look at what further powers the government could take to manage these situations.
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