Labour antisemitism

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.

Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.
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.

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

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London.

Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

BDS marks its 20th anniversary.

UK Labour councils could face legal action unless they stop BDS activity


Jewish MP Luciana Berger loses seat in House of Commons

Berger failed to unseat Mike Freer in Finchley and Golders Green, who, despite not being Jewish, is a popular figure with the local Jewish community.

Labour MP Luciana Berger

How the UK Labour Party became a hotbed of antisemitism

Corbyn was an obscure Labour backbencher whose focus was on foreign policy and, in the run-up to the 2015 party primaries, was thought not to have met the 15 percent threshold.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes a campaign speech in Battersea, England, Oct. 31, 2019.

British Affairs: Brexit, antisemitism and Britain

British Jewish voters head to polls in fateful UK election

VOTERS AND TELLERS outside a polling station inside Menorah Primary School in Golders Green, London.

No to Labour

In addition to Brexit, there is another issue – just as large, just as important, that also stands before the voters: Jew-hatred. Plain and direct, there is no other way to say it.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts as he speaks about Labour's environment policies in Southampton, Britain November 28, 2019

Joint List MK endorses Jeremy Corbyn for UK premier

Under Corbyn’s leadership, Labour has ignored dozens of antisemitism complaints about the party’s officials as a matter of policy.

Jeremy Corbyn with Rabbi Pinter, former Labour Labour councillor

UK Elections: Oh, no! Not another one!

There has been only one occasion in Britain since 1910 when there were two elections within a few months.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage stands outside his battle bus during an election campaign event in Easington, Britain, on November 24

Thousands rally in London’s Parliament Square against antisemitism

No speaker directly mentioned Corbyn or his party, which has been accused of institutional antisemitism. Corbyn has been dogged by criticism over antisemitism in Labour since his election as leader.

British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn holds the Political Declaration, setting out the framework for the future UK-EU relations, at his office in the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain April 2, 2019.

Labour MP defends Jeremy Corbyn against antisemitism allegations

Barry Garinder said it was "important" that there be "clarity" with regards to the Labour Party's history with antisemtism.


Solidarity and anger expressed at ‘Together Against Antisemitism’ rally

“If Corbyn gets beaten, who will be blamed? The Jews,” Simon Cobbs of Sussex Friends of Israel told The Jerusalem Post.

Jews and non-Jews gather in solidarity to protest against Antisemitism at Parliament Square in London on Sunday

Labour Party a 'refuge for antisemites,' according to JLM document

"The party has systematically ignored or downplayed the scale of the challenge it faces," says Jewish Labour Movement.

UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn campaigns on Sunday for the upcoming elections.