Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDeputy Prime Minister David Lammy was heckled and booed at a vigil for victims of a synagogue attack in Manchester. Attendees accused Mr Lammy and the government of allowing antisemitism to grow in the UK and criticised the decision to recognise a Palestinian state. The vigil followed an attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, which resulted in the deaths of two worshippers and serious injuries to three others. Mr Lammy, also the Justice Secretary, attempted to deliver a message of unity and solidarity with the Jewish community amidst shouts and calls for action. He concluded by urging those planning pro-Gaza marches to 'reflect with all human dignity, grace and understanding' and to 'stop and stand back'. In fullDavid Lammy booed at vigil for Manchester terror attack victimsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Deputy prime minister heckled at terror attack vigil
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDeputy Prime Minister David Lammy was heckled and booed at a vigil for victims of a synagogue attack in Manchester. Attendees accused Mr Lammy and the government of allowing antisemitism to grow in the UK and criticised the decision to recognise a Palestinian state. The vigil followed an attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, which resulted in the deaths of two worshippers and serious injuries to three others. Mr Lammy, also the Justice Secretary, attempted to deliver a message of unity and solidarity with the Jewish community amidst shouts and calls for action. He concluded by urging those planning pro-Gaza marches to 'reflect with all human dignity, grace and understanding' and to 'stop and stand back'. In fullDavid Lammy booed at vigil for Manchester terror attack victimsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
