“We are determined to ensure that communities feel secure in their place of worship. That is why we have committed £14m. this year, and have provided over £51m. to date, for the Protective Security Grant to protect Jewish schools and institutions,” she added.May, who stood down as Conservative leader on June 7, opening the way for the appointment of a new prime minister, also expressed her gratitude to the Jewish community for their contribution to German society.“I would like to commend the excellent work of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, who not only give a voice to the issues that matter most to the Jewish community, but who also look to foster good relations between British Jews and those of other faiths, so as to improve understanding and friendship,” she said.May noted how she had had the opportunity to attend communal events and meet with Jewish leaders as a constituency member of Parliament in Maidenhead, as home secretary and then as prime minister.“I am sure that this friendship and my support will continue in the years to come,” she concluded..@BoDPres wrote to Prime Minister @theresa_may to thank her for all her support to the Jewish community throughout her term in office. Here is the Prime Minister's response, which pledges: "My support for the community will continue in the years to come." #BOD pic.twitter.com/XoF4et8x5A
— Board of Deputies of British Jews (@BoardofDeputies) June 16, 2019
In 2019, U.K. government committed $17m to protect Jewish institutions
“I am sure that this friendship and my support will continue in the years to come,” Prime Minister Theresa May wrote in a letter to the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
