Foreign Proxies Threaten British Security: Starmer Vows Legislation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses growing concern over the use of foreign proxies in recent attacks in the UK, predominantly on Jewish-linked sites. He pledges to introduce new legislation to combat these malign state actors, emphasizing the need for security for all communities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-04-2026 22:30 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 22:30 IST
Foreign Proxies Threaten British Security: Starmer Vows Legislation
Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed deep concern over the increasing use of foreign proxies to execute attacks in the United Kingdom.

Recent weeks have seen a pattern of assaults, primarily arson, on Jewish-linked sites in London. Although counter-terrorism officers are involved, these incidents are not officially recognized as terrorism-related. Authorities point to activity from hostile states possibly using criminal networks to retain plausible deniability.

Following a meeting with the Jewish community at Kenton United Synagogue, Starmer emphasized the need for legislation to counter these threats. He affirmed the importance of ensuring safety for all, especially in practicing religion and faith.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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