Articles by Ben Quinn

People claim London crime is rising because it suits them, Met commander says

Nigel Farage and right-wing commentators seek to portray capital as ‘lawless’ despite evidence to the contrary

Politics

Reform UK likely to raise council tax in Kent despite promise to cut costs

Kent becomes latest local authority controlled by Nigel Farage’s party to signal intention to raise council tax

Suspected arson attack at East Sussex mosque investigated as hate crime

Fire at mosque in Peacehaven on Saturday night left front entrance damaged and a car burnt out

UK Jewish groups condemn Israeli minister’s invite to Tommy Robinson

Far-right activist described as ‘thug who represents worst of Britain’ after invitation to Israel sparks outrage

Manchester synagogue attack: charity volunteer among injured

Injured man was with Community Security Trust, which protects UK’s Jewish community and combats antisemitism

Chief rabbi urges ‘national soul-searching’ after Manchester synagogue attack

Ephraim Mirvis says deadly attack followed ‘unrelenting wave of hated against Jews’ on Britain’s streets and campuses

Home secretary calls Gaza protests in wake of Manchester attack ‘un-British’

Shabana Mahmood urges demonstrators to ‘show some love’ and call off planned protests after deadly attack

Police ask for protest against Palestine Action ban to be postponed after Manchester attack

Exclusive: Organisers say protest will go ahead as planned and it is up to Met whether or not it prioritises arrests