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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.

JULY 14, 2026|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA

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 apologized for Labour’s early Gaza response and called for greater pressure on Israel, prompting British Jewish leaders to raise concerns over his remarks.

JULY 10, 2026|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA

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

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.

JULY 9, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

Like Moses, Sir Keir Starmer will not bring his people into the promised land, whatever that looks like, but it will be Burnham who adopts the role of Joshua.

JUNE 25, 2026|ByNIGEL LITHMAN

Jeremy Corbyn won't run with UK's Labour, leader Starmer says

Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 after a report found that the party mishandled antisemitism complaints in a way that broke the law.

DECEMBER 5, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn acknowledges his audience prior to giving his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, Britain, September 27, 2017.

UK's Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak underscore Israel ties to win Jewish vote

Both candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak promise to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, secure a UK-Israel free trade deal, fight BDS.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByISLA-ROSE DEANS/THE MEDIA LINE

Candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss take part in the BBC Conservative party leadership debate at Victoria Hall in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain July 25, 2022.

Jeremy Corbyn: Pro-Palestinian stance, 'powerful forces' led to antisemitism claims

Corbyn attacked "powerful forces" which prevented him from staying on as Labour leader and reaffirmed his commitment to the Palestinian cause.

AUGUST 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, delivers a speech in Manchester, Britain, March 22, 2018.

Jeremy Corbyn's allies are pushing him to run for mayor of London - report

Corbyn, the ex-Labour head once thought to be the next UK prime minister, has been kicked out the party after an election loss and severe antisemitism accusations.

JULY 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

BRITAIN’S LABOUR Party former leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives at a Fringe event in Brighton in September. Some Irish parliamentarians propagated conspiracy theories that the Mossad was responsible for his defeat in the 2019 UK election.

UK Labour leader Starmer defends showing Berlin Holocaust memorial in election video

UK Labor leader Kier Starmer released a video Sunday about his recent trip to Germany that shows him walking through the memorial, but does not mention Jews or the Holocaust

JULY 21, 2022ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA

UK Labour leader Starmer defends showing Berlin Holocaust memorial in election video

UK Labor leader Kier Starmer released a video Sunday about his recent trip to Germany that shows him walking through the memorial, but does not mention Jews or the Holocaust

JULY 21, 2022ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA

UK's Labour to pursue election, Conservatives scramble to replace Boris Johnson

The jostling to choose Boris Johnson's successor is underway, with senior figures and some lesser-known MPs expected to throw their hats in the ring.

JULY 8, 2022ByREUTERS

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks at Downing Street, in London, Britain.

UK politician rejected by Labour Party due to antisemitism allegations

Councillor Lee Garvey's application to the Labour Party was rejected because of the party's concerns about Garvey's past social media posts.

APRIL 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom.

Jeremy Corbyn barred from rejoining UK Labour Party

The opposition leader for the better part of the 2010s was suspended by the party in October 2020 after his party was accused of systematic antisemitism.

JANUARY 26, 2022ByBEN ZION GAD

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

UK to outlaw BDS in the 'following months,' Conservative MP says

British MP Robert Jenrick made the statement during the Leadership Dialogue Institute's 2021 online conference on pandemic management, antisemitism and Israeli technology.

DECEMBER 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF