Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman has slammed reports that far right groups were planning to target a service helping immigrants in north London as “disgusting”.
The Solicitor General said in a post on social media: “I have been in touch with local community and faith groups as well as the police who have informed me of their policing plan.
“I urge residents of Finchley and Golders Green to remain calm and vigilant during this time. We will not let the far-right divide us. Our hope will conquer their hate. Those who perpetuate violence and hate will face the full force of the law.”
— Sarah Sackman MP (@sarahsackman)
August 5, 2024
The Evening Standard reported that the police are assessing reports that far-right extremists were planning protests in four locations across London: Hounslow, Harrow, Finchley and Walthamstow.
Yesterday, Board of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg condemned the rioting that has taken place across the country in the past week.
He said, “As President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, I unequivocally condemn the lawlessness and thuggery we have seen on our streets in recent days.
“Attacks on Muslims, Black people, members of other minorities, and our brave police officers, are totally unacceptable, and we stand in solidarity with everyone affected.
“As a society, we have to be better than this. We need a national conversation about how we promote respect for our country and respect for each other, and how about we tackle extremism and build cohesion.”
On Sunday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned that anyone who participated in violent rioting would “face the full force of the law.”
He continued, “The police will be making arrests. Individuals will be held on remand. Charges will follow. And convictions will follow. I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder.”
