Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood visit the Greater Manchester Police headquarters in Manchester the day after the synagogue attack.

Keir Starmer has called on pro-Palestine protesters to show “humanity” and not attend demonstrations planned for the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel.

Universities across the UK are due to host protests on Tuesday, exactly two years after Hamas launched its deadly assault, which saw 1,200 Israelis killed and a further 251 taken hostage.

They will also take place just days after the terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester which left two people dead and another three seriously injured.

The prime minister’s spokesman said those planning to attend the demos should think again.

He said: “The demonstrations in support of Palestine Action that we saw over the weekend and have been talked about ahead of tomorrow are going ahead despite the pleas, grief and fears that have been felt by the Jewish community.

“As the home secretary said, people should demonstrate humanity. Just because there is a freedom to protest doesn’t mean that you should necessarily go ahead with these gatherings, given the context.”

He added: “In all cases people should demonstrate humanity and........

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