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UK Police Arrest Green Candidates, PM Adds £25 m Jewish Security

5/1/2026

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The Metropolitan Police arrested Green Party candidates Saiqa Ali and Sabine Mairey hours after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green.
The women had posted images praising Hamas and a message calling a synagogue ramming revenge.
Green deputy leader Rachel Millward called the alleged comments abhorrent.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced an additional £25 million for Jewish community security, raising the year's total commitment to £58 million.

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The Metropolitan Police arrested Green Party candidates Saiqa Ali and Sabine Mairey hours after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green.
The women had posted images praising Hamas and a message calling a synagogue ramming revenge.
Green deputy leader Rachel Millward called the alleged comments abhorrent.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced an additional £25 million for Jewish community security, raising the year's total commitment to £58 million.