Critics on October 2nd, 2025, accused UK Labour leader Keir Starmer of failing to address radical Islamist threats while quick to warn of far-right dangers, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) questioning why his speech did not mention "radical Islamist murderers." This criticism emerged as protests continued in London, including a demonstration on Whitehall following earlier clashes with police and a violent protest at the gates of 10 Downing Street reported shortly after 8:38 PM UTC. The Metropolitan Police confirmed arrests were made following the Whitehall confrontations at 9:35 PM UTC, according to a statement posted to X. Concerns were also raised regarding protest organizers who, according to a post on X on October 2nd, 2025, circulated a call to gather in Parliament Square at 5:30 PM UTC despite knowing the potential impact of the Manchester synagogue attack on the Jewish community and individuals in London. The post stated the organizers were aware of the events in Manchester and the anticipated reaction, yet proceeded with urging supporters to demonstrate. In the same period, a social media post on X highlighted past statements by an individual, identified by their username "CamillaTominey," who had previously branded Leeds Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch a "creep" and "animal" after the October 7th attacks, which led to the rabbi being forced into hiding. This individual's response to the Hamas attack was quoted as "White supremacist european settler colonialism must end!". Their recent statement regarding the Manchester synagogue attack offered condolences and urged against rushing to conclusions or allowing fear and division, stating, "Violence only fuels more violence — and we must all work to calm tensions, stand together, and reaffirm our shared commitment to peace and solidarity." Earlier on October 2nd, protests on Whitehall saw demonstrators breach a police cordon and clash with officers. Simultaneously, a demonstration began in Manchester, where attendees observed a minute of silence for individuals reportedly kidnapped while sailing to Gaza. The suspect in the Manchester attack, identified as Jihad al Shamie, was reportedly killed by security staff. Three individuals identified as members of the 'Kingdom of Kubala' were detained by London Metropolitan Police at Limehouse DLR Station around 5:00 PM UTC. London Euston station experienced a brief evacuation due to a suspicious item before reopening around 3:00 PM UTC.
