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.

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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

“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.

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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

The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighborhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centers, the government said.

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BDS marks its 20th anniversary.

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

This comes after multiple local authorities voted not to work with firms that they deem to be “complicit in Israeli war crimes...or somehow benefit from activity in the West Bank."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jewish politician returns to UK Labour Party after leaving over antisemitism concerns 

Luciana Berger has rejoined the Labour Party after leaving over antisemitism while the party was under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

JANUARY 15, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Luciana Berger, a member of parliament with the Independent Group, leaves a building after media interviews near Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, Britain February 21, 2019.

Israel 'worse than Nazis,' Gaza is a concentration camp - former UK MP

Chris Williamson, a former Labour MP, has claimed that Israel is an apartheid regime and that the IDF killed Israeli civilians in Hamas' October 7 attack.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Official portrait of Chris Williamson

Suspended UK MP Diane Abbott claims unfairness in antisemitism probe

Abbott wrote that “As a Black woman, and someone on the left of the Labour Party...I will not get a fair hearing.”

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Britain's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn applauds after the speech of Labour party MP and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott during the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton, Britain September 22, 2019.

UK Labour MP suspended after saying Jews don't experience racism

Abbott wrote that Jewish people, Irish people and Travellers were subjected to prejudice that can be experienced by groups "such as redheads."

APRIL 23, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Labour party MP and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott speaks during the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton, Britain September 22, 2019.

UK Labour leader: Jeremy Corbyn will not be a Labour candidate in next elections

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer makes a definitive effort to purge antisemitism from the party and announces that Jeremy Corbyn will not stand as their candidate in the next election.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023ByREUTERS
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019.

UK Labour lawmaker calls Israel a fascist state in parliament, apologizes hours later

Labour leader Keir Starmer has sought to move his party past the years of antisemitism controversy that marked his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn’s tenure.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023ByDAVID I. KLEIN/JTA
Official portrait of UK MP Kim Johnson.

UK campaign org. claims antisemitism is weaponized to undermine Jeremy Corbyn

The UK Peoples Assembly group has unanimously voted that antisemitism claims were falsely made to prevent Jeremy Corbyn from gaining power.

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn campaigns on Sunday for the upcoming elections.

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.

Corbyn supporters 'weaponized antisemitism by minimizing its presence' - Forde Inquiry

Responding to the 138-page Forde Inquiry report, former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn avoided mentioning antisemitism, despite a large portion of the report focusing on the subject.

JULY 24, 2022BySHIRA SILKOFF
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn gives a thumbs up during a final general election campaign event in London.

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.