The “record levels of funding for protective security” for faith communities adds up to a total of £73.4 million. The sum includes an additional £21.5 million the chancellor announced today, around half of which would be going to synagogues. It means extra provision for “on-site security staff and equipment such as CCTV, fencing, intruder alarms and floodlights”. The Community Security Trust (CST) described the extra funding as providing “a vital boost at a crucial time for the Jewish community”. Reeves was given a tour of the shul by Rabbi Walker, synagogue chair Alan Levy, his son Marc and president Hilary...