An American of Jewish heritage who is a lifelong admirer and defender of Britain as our Mother Country—if I could, I’d start “Jews for Reform UK” tomorrow in light of the horror of the Manchester synagogue attack.
It is obvious, watching from across the pond, that this is no isolated incident, but a stark warning for Britain’s 300,000 Jews.
Your safety, and the country’s core values that have allowed all citizens, including Jews, to thrive — freedom, fair laws, equal treatment for all — are at grave risk. Labour’s troubling alignment with radical elements is fuelling the problem, fostering an unholy alliance between the far left and Islamists.
While some laudable voices speak out among the Tories, only Reform UK, strongly favoured to form the next government, can decisively confront this threat and preserve Britain’s civilised future.
Manchester demands immediate action, and leaving your homeland, poised to be great again, should be unthinkable—British Jews, the moment to embrace Reform UK is now.
Let’s be direct: Britain’s foundational principles are under serious assault.
As an observer who has long respected your nation’s Magna Carta legacy—fair laws for everyone, no one above the rules, courts impartial to faith or faction—I am deeply concerned to see them eroding.
The Manchester attack exemplifies an Islamist ideology that seeks to override these with its own edicts, striking Jews first and hardest.
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Antisemitic incidents surged to 1,521 in the first half of 2025 alone, driven by hatred amplified since October 2023. That equates to over 200 per month, marking 2024 as the second-worst year on record with 3,528 cases.
Calls for Sharia influences or “no-go zones” undermine Britain’s commitment to equality.
In America, we have witnessed parallel issues where radicals evade accountability—Britain cannot follow suit. When violence invades synagogues on Yom Kippur, it signals a broader peril to Britain’s integrity.
Jews bear the immediate brunt, but this endangers all. Only a party resolute in addressing this can restore security. Reform UK is that party.
Labour is failing you, and the consequences are mounting. Keir Starmer pledged to eradicate antisemitism, yet his party is drifting into perilous territory, accommodating views that incite division. This mirrors troubling patterns in America’s media and academe, where political expediency overlooks Jewish security.
At Labour’s September 2025 conference, resolutions branded Gaza a “genocide” and pushed for arms embargoes against Israel, sidelining context like Hamas’s role. Figures like Zarah Sultana have dismissed IHRA antisemitism guidelines as a “capitulation.”
Sending a junior minister to a 70,000-strong anti-hate march underscores this disconnect. Labour’s support has plummeted to 22 per cent, with Jewish voters departing in droves.
Labour is not your safeguard—it is fuelling the tensions that ignited Manchester.
All Britons, including its Jews, deserve better; Reform offers the firm resolve Labour lacks.
From my vantage in America, Reform UK represents a vital opportunity to reclaim control, akin to Trump’s zero tolerance for antisemitism and disorder.
Nigel Farage’s agenda—robust borders, effective policing, prioritising security over distractions—directly safeguards Britain’s principles, including Jewish communities.
Reform’s stance on antisemitism is clear: Jewish members of the party have publicly defended it, asserting no evidence of discrimination and highlighting diverse representation, including Jewish candidates in key areas.
Farage himself condemned the Manchester attack swiftly, sending condolences to the Jewish community and calling for stronger action against such hatred.
This proactive approach—using public order laws to protect Jews from intimidation—demonstrates Reform’s commitment to combating hate crimes head-on. “Jews for Reform UK” would champion these policies.
Polling shows Reform at 34 per cent in September 2025 Ipsos surveys, leading by 12 points, with YouGov projections of 311 seats in a snap election.
Farage’s vow to “make Britain great again” resonates with those weary of insecurity. The Tories lag at 14%. Reform is your strategic choice now—British Jews, align with it to secure lasting protection.
For Britain’s Jews, Manchester’s Yom Kippur assault underscores an urgent reality. I recognise these patterns from our struggles across the pond—Labour’s focus on Gaza and Corbyn’s lingering influence perpetuate the hatred we have battled. Chief Rabbi Mirvis has highlighted Labour’s “poison,” alerting to escalating antisemitism.
Netanyahu’s post-attack solidarity reinforces the need for vigilance; Labour’s dilution of antisemitism standards only empowers perpetrators.
In America, we have learned that tolerance of radicals breeds escalation. You must too. Reform’s firm policies provide the defence you require.
If Jewish safety falters, Britain’s equitable laws collapse—affecting everyone. Supporting Reform is imperative for a more stable, lawful Britain.
Manchester compels decisive steps. As a concerned transatlantic cousin who has full faith that Britain will be great again, I urge British Jews to stay and fight: embrace Reform UK to dismantle the left-Islamist threat and uphold Britain’s once globally coveted fairness and stability.
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