URGENT: Keir Starmer Warns Students Against Joining Protests on October 7 Amid Rising Tensions

Breaking News: Keir Starmer Warns Students Against Joining Protests on October 7 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel. The warning comes amid rising tensions and heightened security measures to protect Jewish communities in the UK. Sir Keir's statement warns that some protesters are using the anniversary as a "despicable excuse to attack British Jews". He describes such actions as "un-British" and emphasizes that time does not diminish the evil of the 7 October attack. The Prime Minister is calling on students to consider the timing of their protests. Protests are planned in several cities, including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Sheffield. Universities UK has issued a statement advising students and staff participating in protests to be mindful of the scheduled date. The warning from Sir Keir comes after last week's deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester. The UK is experiencing heightened security measures to protect Jewish communities. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*