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.
British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports
Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks
UK Labour councils could face legal action unless they stop BDS activity
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.
Senior Glasgow academic called Jewish student part of 'the Lobby'
The student had also found earlier tweets that accused Louise Ellman, a former Jewish Labour Party MP, of being a “liar and a fraud“ who was working “at the behest of a foreign power.“
UK Labour leader denounces ‘anti-Zionist antisemitism’
Opposition and British Labour leader says party is opposed to BDS, denounces anti-Zionism as ‘antithesis of Labour tradition’
Britain’s opposition party wrestles with its identity
Starmer came into office reiterating his utter determination to stamp out the scourge of antisemitism from the party. From very early in his leadership he demonstrated his resolve.
My Word: Going through the anti-Israel motions
In a classic move, antisemitism was replaced by anti-Israel hatred: No problem with the Jews, just with the one and only Jewish state.
UK Labour Party announces new review process for antisemitism complaints
The party is “turning the page on the blight of antisemitism,” said Jewish former Labour lawmaker Ruth Smeeth, who was bombarded with antisemitic death threats in 2019.
Ken Loach: UK Labour Party expelled me for not 'disowning' alleged antisemites
Loach is a close friend and major supporter Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader who was excoriated for allowing what critics deemed a major antisemitism streak to fester.
UK Labour to expel hundreds of antisemitism deniers
The move will expel hundreds of members from the party that are part of four groups: Labour Against the Witch Hunt, Socialist Appeal, Labour in Exile and Resist.
UK Labour activists suspended over antisemitism lose court petition
Eight members of the British Labour Party claim they had been unfairly suspended or expelled following antisemitic remarks.
Local UK Labour Party branch's discussion on sanctioning Israel blocked
A local Labour Party branch was calling for Israel to "end its violation of the human rights of Palestinians" and that UK parliament should "impose legal sanctions on Israel."
