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British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.
Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, arrives at Millbank studios in Westminster, central London, on July 2, 2026.

UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM Andy Burnham criticizes Israel over Gaza

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Andy Burnham’s rise forced Keir Starmer from Downing Street - opinion


London mayor tried to block London vigil for Bondi victims, Hanukkah event, says CAA Gideon Falter

The attempt comes despite the fact that the mayor stated earlier that he would do everything in his power to keep London's Jews safe, and had asked police to step up to cover Hanukkah events.

MAYOR OF London Sadiq Khan reacts ahead of a speech by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 30, 2025.

UK Labour party votes that Israel is committing genocide, pro-Palestine groups celebrate

The Labour Party also called for an end to arms sales to Israel, comprehensive sanctions, a ban on trade with internationally-deemed illegal settlements, and full access to humanitarian aid.

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks on stage, as Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy listens, at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 29, 2025.

'Fight of our lives': UK's Starmer urges Labour to unite against 'racist' Reform policy

"We have got the fight of our lives ahead of us, because we've got to take on Reform," Starmer told BBC News.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears on stage at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2025.

Two British Labour MPs denied entry to Israel, escorted to Jordan

Israel barred UK Labour MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher from entering on “public order” grounds as they traveled to visit the West Bank.

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, who were denied entry into Israel.

UK spy planes conduct surveillance flights over Gaza to locate hostages - report

The British Defense Ministry hasn’t disclosed which aircraft are currently being used to help find the hostages, after the Shadow R1 used in other operations was sent to Britain.

Shadow R1, 14 Squadron - RAF Waddington

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party again due to claim that Jews don't experience racism

She went on to say she was "weary" about being labelled antisemitic, given she has spent her life "fighting racism of all kinds."

 British Labour MP Diane Abbott takes part in a demonstration against racism outside Downing Street in London, Britain July 17, 2021.

Britain faces a test of identity: Will Britons become a minority in their homeland? - opinion

Once a global leader in civil liberties and the fight against fascism, Britain now faces a lingering question: Will ethnic Britons become a minority in their homeland?

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the British Museum in London.

Mamdani victory risks making antisemitism mainstream - opinion

Mainstream US Democrats should take a lesson from UK politics and temper their embrace of Mamdani. 

Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

Two British MPs denied entry to Israel due to 'intention to spread hate speech'

The passengers claimed to be part of an official delegation visiting Israel on behalf of the British parliament, however, this turned out to be untrue.

 ILLUSTRATION: Abitsam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Ben-Gurion Airport

Labour lawmakers fearing violent reprisals demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, new book reveals

A new book has revealed that factional infighting and fear of violent reprisals drove British Labour lawmakers to demand a Gaza ceasefire.

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street in 2025.