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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


Peretz announces he will not run in next Labor primaries

"At this point in time, the Labor Party needs to go through a renewal process. It needs new leadership," Peretz wrote on Facebook.

Chairman of the Labor party Amir Peretz seen during a press conference with Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz and party members in Tel Aviv on March 12, 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

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

Justice has been achieved in the Labour Party

We applaud Starmer for taking the decision to suspend Corbyn even if it might be late in coming.

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

Senior citizens learn how to use social media platforms amid pandemic

They’re also discovered that it’s a lot of fun sharing what they’ve found on the Internet.

RICHARD BRANSON poses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange last year.

Unite union to review donations following Labour antisemitism lawsuit

The Labour Party apologized and agreed to pay damages to seven whistleblowers who sued the party for defamation after they were denounced for telling the BBC about antisemitism in the party.

New Labour Party leader Keir Starmer

Labour MP apologizes for 'clumsy' antisemitic tweet

The veteran MP apologized for cryptic tweets in relation to Richard Desmond and Philip Green, both of whom are prominent British businessmen and Jewish.

Vans with slogans aimed at Britain's Labour Party are driven around Parliament Square ahead of a debate on antisemitism in Parliament, in London, April 17, 2018

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer vows to visit Israel 'as soon as possible'

Starmer has made clear his commitment to fighting antisemitism within the party and rebuilding trust with the Jewish community.

New Labour Party leader Keir Starmer

UK Labour apologizes, pays damages in antisemitism lawsuit

Corbyn and allies pressed to keep their names out of apology.

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