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Everything you need to know after Rachel Reeves visits Manchester synagogue attacked by terrorist
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The Chancellor spoke to survivors of the Heaton Park Synagogue attack ahead of announcing funding to protect Jewish and Muslim communities.
Need to know: Chancellor announces £73.4m funding boost for religious community safety after Manchester synagogue attack
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced more government funding to protect religious communities following a rise in hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim worshippers.
- The announcement came during Reeves’ visit to Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, which was the scene of a horrific terrorist attack on October 2, 2025.
- Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Reeves said: “We are determined to make sure that anybody who attends a synagogue, or a mosque feels safe.” She emphasised the government’s commitment to protecting both Jewish and Muslim places of worship.
- The funding will be split between different protective security schemes, with £28.4m allocated for synagogues, Jewish schools and community centres through the Jewish Community Protective Security Grant.
- A further £40m will support mosques, Muslim schools and community centres through the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme.
- The money will pay for security measures including CCTV, fencing, intruder alarms, floodlights and on-site security staff. An additional £5m has been allocated to protect Christian, Hindu, Sikh and other faith sites.
- During her visit, Reeves met with synagogue chair Alan Levy, who saved lives by barricading the door during the terror attack, along with Rabbi Daniel Walker and other community leaders.
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