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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


Despite Labour Party win, MPs lose seats to pro-Palestinian opponents

In four areas with a large percentage of Muslim constituents, seasoned Labour MPs lost their seats to independent candidates running on pro-Palestinian campaigns.

Britain's Shadow Paymaster General, Jonathan Ashworth, delivers his keynote speech on the final day of the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, October 11, 2023

Time for change: A new prime minister in No. 10 Downing Street - comment

Now, after 14 years, the time for change has come again, and Brits will be governed by a Labour government for the foreseeable future.

A PUB FESTOONED with England’s flag on election day in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, yesterday.

Meet Keir Starmer's Jewish wife, bringing Shabbat to No. 10 Downing Street

From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria's influence extends beyond the domestic sphere.

 Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer walk outside a polling station during the general election in London, Britain, July 4, 2024.

Conservatives slammed for attack on Starmer's Shabbat eve tradition

Victoria Starmer, the Labour leader's wife, is Jewish, and the family keeps some Shabbat traditions such as performing kiddush and having challah. 

 BRITISH OPPOSITION Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks on, during BBC’s prime ministerial debate, in Nottingham, last week.

London Labour politician's office vandalized by anti-Israel activist

An anonymous source confirmed that Stella Creasy's office was vandalized by an anti-Israel activist. Creasy had alluded to the motivations, while police had refused to publicly speculate.

 A vandal defaces Labour candidate Stella Creasy's office on June 29.

Will Keir Starmer’s Labour government support UK Jews and Israel? - opinion

In the five weeks since the general election, the Jewish community has been debating what Keir Starmer as Prime Minister will mean to UK Jews and Israel.

 British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during BBC's Prime Ministerial Debate, in Nottingham, Britain, June 26, 2024

UK's Labour pledges to recognize Palestinian state as part of peace process

In May, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state.

 Protesters carry a large Palestinian flag as they demonstrate against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government and its policies on the war in the Middle East as they march in Rome, Italy June 1, 2024.

UK's Labour to include pledge on recognizing Palestinian state in election manifesto - Guardian

Labour leader Keir Starmer said last month that he wanted to recognize a Palestinian state if he won power, but that such a move would need to come at the right time in a peace process.

 Keir Starmer at WEF annual meeting

UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election

Diane Abbott, who was first elected in 1987, had been suspended by the party for over a year after she said Jewish, Irish and Traveller people did not face racism

 Labour party MP and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott speaks during the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton, Britain September 22, 2019.

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

Sunak's plan to impose some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules has angered some members of his governing Conservative Party.

 A woman holds her cigarette as she smokes in Trafalgar Square in central London October 15, 2014.