Chris Huhne

Anti-Semitic Incidents Set Shameful New Record – Huhne

Commenting on the sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents between January and June 2009 recorded in the Community Security Trust report, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:

“Britain is setting a shameful new record in anti-Semitic incidents this year, which are running at double the annual rate of the previous record. It is completely abhorrent that anyone should be intimidated on the grounds of their race, colour, gender, sexuality or creed.

“We must stand firm against intolerance shown to any minority if we are to preserve a civilised society.

“It is absurd that home-grown bigots should hold British Jews responsible for the actions of a foreign government. We cannot have overseas conflicts echoed on Britain’s streets.”