One in Five Britons Found to Be Antisemitic in Shocking New Poll

A new poll has sent shockwaves across the UK, revealing a significant and troubling increase in antisemitic attitudes. According to a recent survey published by The Telegraph, 21% of Britons now affirm four or more antisemitic statements, a sharp rise from 16% just one year ago.

The poll's findings are part of a broader, and deeply concerning, trend. A recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) study warned that antisemitism has reached emergency levels worldwide, with the UK appearing to be no exception. The Telegraph's data highlights a particularly worrying shift in public opinion, with the number of adults holding elevated levels of antisemitic attitudes climbing from 8% in 2014 to 12% today.

Among the specific beliefs uncovered by the poll, nearly 40% of British adults now believe that Jews are more loyal to Israel than to Britain. This rise in hostile sentiment is not just confined to poll results; it is being reflected in real-world incidents. The Community Security Trust (CST), an organization that tracks antisemitic incidents in the UK, recorded 3,528 incidents in 2024 and an alarming 1,521 in the first half of 2025 alone. That's an average of more than 200 incidents per month, painting a clear picture of a community under increasing threat.

Perhaps most concerning for the future is the data on younger generations. The survey found that younger age groups are expressing stronger antisemitic stereotypes than their older counterparts. This trend raises serious questions about the long-term trajectory of these attitudes and the challenges that lie ahead in combating this growing wave of prejudice.