Golders Green Attacks & UK Politics: Lord Stuart Polak on the Rise of Antisemitism

Inside the "Pandemic" of Antisemitism: A Whitehall Sources Special.In this week's episode, Calum Macdonald, Jo Tanner, and James Nation reflect on a harrowing week in London following the antisemitic stabbings in Golders Green. With the UK threat level raised to "severe," the team investigates whether the political response is one of genuine solidarity or mere opportunism.We are joined by Lord Stuart Polak, Honorary President of Conservative Friends of Israel, for a candid discussion on government leadership, the "normalisation" of hatred, and the controversial role of pro-Palestine marches in incubating antisemitism.Plus, with the May 2026 local elections just days away, we look at the fragmented political landscape. Will Keir Starmer face a leadership challenge? Can the government survive a catastrophic set of results?In this episode:The Golders Green Attack: Analysing the human and political fallout.Lord Stuart Polak: Why the government is failing to lead on community safety.The Policing Debate: Should pro-Palestine marches be restricted to static protests?Election Countdown: What the results in Scotland, Wales, and England will reveal about a "fragmented" Britain.Follow Whitehall Sources:📱 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights from inside Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.