British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer wished Jews around the world a happy Passover in a video posted on Twitter Friday.Starmer lamented the fact that families and communities could not gather for the holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many alone for Passover. He also sent condolences to those in the Jewish community who have lost loved ones.Starmer concluded the video with the hope that Jews will be able to celebrate Passover together in-person next year.Starmer also thanked the Jewish community for the opportunity to begin to repair ties after "the stain of antisemitism" on his Labour Party. Stamer said he was pleased with the progress that has been made on this effort, but acknowledged that there is more work left to do.
Reuters and Tovah Lazaroff contributed to this report.