Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who last year took part in a synagogue-based Mitzvah Day event, said he was “very much looking forward” to doing so again.
“We can all learn from the Jewish values behind Mitzvah Day of tikkun olam, healing our world, and gemilut chasadim, acts of loving kindness.”
And in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon noted that “our faith and belief communities achieve great things when they work and act together - and Mitzvah Day is a perfect example of that.
“By donating time rather than money, those taking part make a difference to the projects they support whilst also building and strengthening relationships with their friends and neighbours from different faith backgrounds."
