The Prime Minister said anti-Semitic protesters at next month’s far-right rally in Golders Green should face the “full force of the law” if they commit any crimes.

David Cameron spoke on the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons today, after a question from Finchley and Golders Green MP Mike Freer.

Mr Freer asked: “Would my Right Honourable Friend agree with me and join with me on calling on the police to use all of their public order powers to combat this anti-Semitic demonstration?”

David Cameron said Home Secretary Theresa May had written to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner about the demonstration.

He said: “Where any criminal offences are committed, and where individuals have demonstrated anti-Semitic hostility, they should face the full force of the law.

“We do have freedom of speech and freedom of assembly in our country, but people should not feel free to extend to harassment or threatening behaviour. That is not permitted, and that should be prosecuted.”

The rally has been organised by far-right groups including the New Dawn Party, for Saturday, July 4.

The Metropolitan Police says it has no legal power to prevent the ‘static’ protest, and counter-demonstrations have been planned by groups including the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism UK.

The London Jewish Forum and anti-fascist group Hope not Hate also launched the Golders Green Together campaign last week to unite communities and celebrate diversity.