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Who is Andy Burnham? Potential future UK PM's stance on Israel, antisemitism - explainer

In a recent interview with Jewish News, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described Burnham as a "great ally" in the fight against antisemitism and one who will stand with the Jewish community "always."

Newly-elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham walks at Manchester Piccadilly station as he leaves for London, in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2026
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the members of the media on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Thonon-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister following pressure from rival Andy Burnham

NEWLY ELECTED Makerfield MP Andy Burnham of Britain's Labour Party greets a supporter following his victory in the Makerfield by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour MP John Simons, at the The Edge Wigan in Wigan, Britain, June 19, 2026.

Andy Burnham's election to parliament sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer

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

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


British Labour MP forced to apologize for calling Israel a terrorist state

You can be proud of being Jewish without being a Zionist, Lloyd Russell-Moyle said.

Labour Party candidate Lloyd Russell-Moyle speaks after he is announced as the MP for Brighton Kemptown, December 13, 2019.

UK Labour calls to ban settlement imports in response to annexation

Banning settlement products is a “major step,” foreign secretary Lisa Nandy added, but said that “such a blatant breach of international law must have consequences.”

THE WEST BANK town of Efrat, with Bethlehem in the background.

UK Labour education spokeswoman fired for sharing antisemitic conspiracy

The article in question was an interview that claimed Israel had played a role in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Rebecca Long-Bailey

UK Labour leader: We are washing away the 'stain of antisemitism'

"We are beginning to wash clean the stain of antisemitism from our party."

New Labour Party leader Keir Starmer

UK Labour leader: We are tackling all forms of racism in the party

UK Labour Party activists have accused the leadership of prioritizing tackling antisemitism over tackling anti-black racism within party ranks.

Demonstrators take part in protests outside a meeting of the National Executive of Britain's Labour Party which discussed the party's definition of antisemitism, in London, Britain, September 4, 2018

Antisemitic banner hung on home facing London Sephardi Jewish cemetery

The banner was hung on a home facing the Novo Beth Chaim Cemetery, one of only two exclusively Sephardic Jewish cemeteries remaining in London.

Novo Cemetery in London

Sir Keir Starmer vows to tear out antisemitism that stained Labour Party

Starmer believes there is still a massive problem with antisemites within Labour. “They have to be dealt with robustly and swiftly,” he said.

Britain's opposition Labour Party new leader Keir Starmer

New Labour leader failing to crack down on antisemitism - UK Jewish groups

Starmer’s vow has quickly been put to the test, and after a controversial call involving two Labour lawmakers, leading British Jewish organizations now say he is failing it.

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

UK Labour launch inquiry into findings of antisemitism probe

A UK Labour party spokesperson said: “The NEC has today agreed the terms of reference for the independent investigation into the circumstances, contents and release of an internal report."

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes a campaign speech in Battersea, England, Oct. 31, 2019.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has to work with Corbyn allies, win back Jews

With the far-left anti-Israel campaigner Corbyn at its helm, Labour was fractured by multiple scandals and lost the support and confidence of a large portion of the country’s Jewish population.

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