UK Labour Party
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.
UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM Andy Burnham criticizes Israel over Gaza
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods
Andy Burnham’s rise forced Keir Starmer from Downing Street - opinion
Keir Starmer, who prioritized fighting antisemitism, becomes Britain’s PM after landslide win
Exit poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK's next PM, with party set to win 410 seats, ending Conservative rule amid voter discontent over cost of living and political instability.
UK Jews favor Labour in 2024 election more than general population - poll
The rise in Jewish support for Labour, according to JPR, corresponded with a decline in support for the Conservative Party's internal turmoil.
UK's Jewish Labour Movement head talks Keir Starmer to 'Post'
“Since the very first day of Keir’s leadership, he promised to tackle antisemitism,” said Jewish Labour Movement national chair Mike Katz.
Keir Starmer is treading a fine line in pledging recognition of Palestinian state - opinion
Unlike the recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia which recognized the non-existent Palestinian state outright, the Labour commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state is nuanced.
UK's Labour pledges to recognize Palestinian state as part of peace process
In May, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state.
UK’s Jewish community expresses reservations over possible Labour-led UK government
Some of the community’s strongest criticism has been aimed at David Lammy, who heads foreign affairs for the Labour Party and stated that his party recognizes the independence of the ICC.
UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election
Diane Abbott, who was first elected in 1987, had been suspended by the party for over a year after she said Jewish, Irish and Traveller people did not face racism
London police investigate as Jewish Labour councilor hissed at during meeting
Standing to contribute to the budget meeting, Joshua Garfield was reportedly subjected to antisemitic comments and hissing.
After threats and abuse, British lawmakers question their safety over Gaza
With the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the difficulty in containing fiery rhetoric, British lawmakers have described their fears and anxieties over their support of Israel.
Jewish UK MP married to Israeli offered security over threats
Damien Egan's husband served as a software engineer in the IDF.
