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


The psychology of politics and antisemitism - opinion

As one moves Right along the line and reaches the middle, attitudes labeled Left or Right are indistinguishable.

A portrait of Hans Eysenck by his wife Sybil Eysenck..

Zoom prayers and Jewish kids: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer tells all

Starmer reiterated his criticism of how Jeremy Corbyn handled the proliferation of anti-Semitic hate speech in the party’s ranks under his four years as Labour leader.

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer applaud for healthcare workers outside their home in London, May 14, 2020.

UK Labour launches plan to combat antisemitism

The party will "change the way complaints of antisemitism and all other forms of racism are handled."

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

UK Labour Party leader Starmer: We must change party culture

Head of the UK Labour Party Keir Starmer says party should learn about Jewish history and celebrate Jewish traditions in effort to root out antisemitism.

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

Former leader Corbyn suspended as UK Labour MP for three months

Less than a month after his suspension, Corbyn was re-admitted to the party Tuesday.

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

Christiane Amanpour, Jeremy Corbyn's ill-deserved reprieves – opinion

Unless that culture is rejected as a whole, its hateful messages and phony “regrets” will continue to feed the airways and fill the halls of power.

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

Corbyn reinstated into Labour without whip, will sit as independent MP

“Withholding the whip from Jeremy Corbyn is offering the Jewish community crumbs," wrote Campaign Against Antisemitism CEO Gideon Falter.

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

UK Labour to readmit Corbyn after antisemitism suspension - report

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said in October it had found evidence of failure to adequately train people investigating alleged antisemitism.

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

Activists support suspended former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Another claim made at the event was that Corbyn was a victim of a false antisemitism smear campaign, which has also targeted "all progressive movements".

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

Cleansing the Labour Party of antisemitism, anti-Zionism and Corbyn

Britain repudiates Corbyn  – the Jewish dimension