The spiked podcast The intifada comes to Manchester
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Oct 6, 2025 
Harry Cole, editor-at-large for The Sun based in Washington DC, delves into pressing UK politics and international relations. He candidly discusses the chilling rise of anti-Semitism following the Manchester synagogue attack and explores the Labour Party's damaging rhetoric against opponents. The conversation shifts to Trump's controversial Gaza peace plan and its implications for international dynamics. Plus, Cole shares U.S. perceptions of Britain, highlighting concerns about free speech and societal tensions.
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Ambient Antisemitism Has Become Lethal
- Britain now faces an ambient antisemitism that has escalated into lethal attacks on worshippers.
- Tom Slater argues this reflects years of rising anti-Jewish hostility that demands societal action beyond words.
Manchester's Terrible Terror History
- Harry Cole compares European attacks on Jews and notes charities like the Community Security Trust exist to protect synagogues.
- He highlights Manchester's history of terror, linking the city to previous high-profile attacks.
Antisemitism Preceded Recent Conflicts
- Tom Slater says antisemitic assaults were rising long before October 7 and often stayed in local press.
- He warns society has effectively abandoned British Jews and needs a national reassessment of priorities.
