British Jews

UK urged to classify anti-Zionism as extremism, ban marches near Jewish institutions

A 108-page report presented at the UK Parliament urges the government to classify anti-Zionism as extremist, restrict protests near Jewish institutions and tackle alleged Iranian influence.

A pro-Palestinian supporter waves a Palestinian flag outside the venue for the World Academic Summit at The University of Manchester for a "Demonstration against British complicity and in honour of Palestinian martyrs", in central Manchester on October 7, 2024.
Professor Nathan Abrams.

'Lack of Jews hasn't meant lack of antisemitism,' Expert on Jews in Wales tells 'Post' - interview

Large crowds of people attend a rally organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in Central London on May 10.

Board of Deputies passes motion declaring Green Party a 'racist party'

UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell (at the head of the table) and Sir David Bell (to her right) meet with education leaders and members of the Jewish community to discuss the government's response to Bell's review on tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. October 21, 2026.

Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools


Independent review finds extensive antisemitism in English schools

The review revealed that one in five students overall reported witnessing antisemitism, while many cases went unreported due to a lack of confidence that incidents would be properly addressed.

The Department for Education sign is seen outside their building in Whitehall on October 15, 2024

British woman questioned by police over pro-Israel advocacy, referred to counterterror org.

Holly Passmore told the Telegraph that the officers asked her about her recent trip to Israel, telling her that she may be "at risk of manipulation."

Holly Passmore

CAA probe names five NHS workers over social media posts containing alleged antisemitic rhetoric

Campaign Against Antisemitism identified five NHS workers over social media posts containing alleged antisemitic rhetoric, including claims about Zionism and comments targeting Israeli leaders.

The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025 in Taunton, England.

Campaign Against Antisemitism documentary exposes antisemitism in British healthcare system

The documentary presents interviews with NHS practitioners and patients, revealing shocking incidents such as a senior Jewish medical professor receiving antisemitic death threats.

The NHS logo is displayed on a ambulance parked close to a nearby hospital, on October 20, 2025 in Taunton, England.

UK’s Oct. 7 blind spot reveals a deeper crisis in its Israel policy - opinion

The debate over Britain’s Israel policy continues, with critics accusing London of overlooking Hamas’s massacre and focusing disproportionately on Israel.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during an interview with BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg at No 10 North at Heron House, in Manchester, Britain, July 24, 2026.

Israel's measures against UK likely succeeded in diminishing British influence, Abrams says

Elliott Abrams said Israel's retaliatory measures against Britain were likely successful in limiting London's diplomatic influence.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

'Not as bad as it sounds': Former attaché downplays UK-led settlement boycott impact

"Beyond the diplomatic steps Israel took yesterday - which I think were spot on - Israel also has economic leverage. Trade between Israel and the UK is roughly balanced," said Shmuel Ben-Tovim.

A man passes by an Israeli flag and a supermarket wall painted in the Jewish settlement of Karnei Shomron on September 9, 2026 in Karnei Shomron, West Bank.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Britain and Israel have genuine strategic interests in common even when their governments disagree sharply, but diplomatic relations require reciprocity.

The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Ed Miliband: The 'proud British Jew' who turned his back on Britain's Jews - comment

Governments cannot simultaneously tell Jews that they are not responsible for Israel while adopting rhetoric that helps activists collapse the distinction between the two.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London

Polanski told the Camden New Journal on Thursday that he will stand in a by-election for the London constituency, which he said “represents so many of the things that make London so special."

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.