Fascist Attacks on Jews Increase in London’s East End

Black-shirted Fascists are growing bolder in their intimidation of Jews and Jewish shops in London’s East End, the House of Commons was told today.

James Hall, Laborite, declared anti-Jewish violence in that section of the city had increased sharply since the last parliamentary discussion of the situation.

Fascists openly intimidate purchasers entering Jewish stores, he declared, pull the beards of aged Jews and assault Jewish passersby in the streets.

Sir Percy Harris complained that Fascists are broadcasting circulars urging a boycott of Jewish shops.

Sir John Simon, Home Secretary, said police are paying special attention to the situation. He failed to reply to a query by Vyvyan Adams, who asked whether the Government intends to ban the Blackshirt uniforms. On a previous occasion, Sir John had stated that attention was being given the suggestion that the uniforms be banned, but that a special law would be needed.