CST welcomes the additional funds announced today by the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary during their visit to CST’s Head Office. This is a vital emergency boost for security measures at a crucial time for the Jewish community, as we confront the aftermath of the appalling Islamist terrorist attack in Manchester. This fund will strengthen the security infrastructure protecting our synagogues, schools and community buildings, at a time when Jews remain, proportionally, the most likely victims of hate crime in the UK. We are grateful for this announcement and will continue to work closely with government and community partners: but the root causes of antisemitism and extremism must be acknowledged and tackled if long term change is to occur.