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UK lawmakers demand full arms embargo and settlement trade ban on Israel

Eighty UK MPs and peers urged the new prime minister to impose a full arms embargo, sanction Israel and ban trade linked to Israeli settlements.

While the movement to boycott Israel has called for divestment since 2005, advocacy has ramped up in many places in the last two years during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.

Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

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

Archbishop Sarah Mullally addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

Church of England votes in favor of text calling Israel a ‘colonial enterprise built on racism’


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.

Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, arrives at Millbank studios in Westminster, central London, on July 2, 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.

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

'Angriest-ever' Farage quits UK parliament in protest, but will stand for re-election

Farage said he had triggered a parliamentary election to continue to represent the southern seaside area of Clacton "to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment."

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage speaks during a post-budget press conference in London, Britain, November 26, 2025.

UK Greens head Polanski calls to free convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti

"Free Marwan," read a shirt with the colors of the Palestinian flag worn by Polanski, the slogan referring to the former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.

BRITAIN'S GREEN Party Leader Zack Polanski leaves Broadcasting House on the day of his appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show in London, Britain, May 3, 2026.

Some 140 UK Labour MPs urge government to ban trade with West Bank settlements

The letter noted that countries such as Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Belgium have either already implemented bans or are in the process of doing so.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the UN Security Council, New York, February 18, 2026; illustrative.

Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader

Keir Starmer resists calls for resignation after Labour's disappointing local elections, insisting he will stay on as leader and focus on governing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, February 11, 2026.

Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion

Israelis and Jews still react to attacks as though they were medieval defendants standing before hostile judges. No need.

A medieval court of law.

If Europe wants to help with Iran, it can target its proxies - opinion

Europe has a golden opportunity to assist in curbing the Islamic Republic’s network of terror

EUROPEAN UNION High Rep. for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks to the media, in March 2026.

UK Jewish groups call for more action as Starmer convenes antisemitism summit

Starmer convened the summit following the terror stabbing attacks in Golders Green last week, and a spate of arson and IED attacks on Jewish institutions in London over the last few months.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Britain.

UK parliament backs bill ending hereditary peers in House of Lords

The House of Lords passed the Hereditary Peers Bill on Tuesday evening, fulfilling a reform launched more than 25 years ago.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, December 14, 2022