UK Elections

Israel's intel protects Britain. Britain's politics punish Israel - analysis

Domestic politics are driving Britain and Israel further apart, threatening a relationship both still need

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British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a reset in relations with Israel in September, including tougher measures targeting settlements in the West Bank.Premium
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 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.

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet with Polish and British military personnel at the Battle of Britain Bunker, as the countries formalise a UK-Poland security agreement, in Uxbridge, Britain, May 27, 2026.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense plan as legacy project

He acknowledged that new governments could "build" on his blueprint, and some critics said the plan, delayed for more than nine months, was too little, too late.

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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

The UK PM is expected to resign on Monday, as threats to his position build; however, a government source says Starmer remains focused on getting on with the job of governing.

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‘No, just say sorry,’ TV host implores of Jeremy Corbyn

Labour leader finally apologizes, but Jewish community says too little, too late

DECEMBER 4, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK, ROSSELLA TERCATIN
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts as he speaks about Labour's environment policies in Southampton, Britain November 28, 2019

Corbyn rejected by prominent historian of Nazi Germany

Evans's decision to withdraw his support for Labour won accolades from academics and journalists who write about Jew-hatred.

NOVEMBER 30, 2019ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during general election campaign event in Swindon, Britain November 2, 2019

UK Labour Party candidate: Israel is like an abusive parent

Although the opposition party claims to be dealing with the phenomenon, there has been another case of anti-Israel criticism with a floating antisemitic theme.

NOVEMBER 8, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool in 2018

EU nations agree Brexit delay until Jan. 31 as PM Johnson seeks election

The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a Brexit 'flextension' until 31 January 2020," European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet.

OCTOBER 28, 2019ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes questions during a news conference at the European Union leaders summit dominated by Brexit, in Brussels, Belgium October 17, 2019

British House of Commons’ Jewish speaker John Bercow to resign

Bercow’s move assures that the current Parliament will elect his successor, not a new government after a potential snap election.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
John Bercow

Boris Johnson’s Middle East policy problems

Note to Boris: Pay attention to the Middle East.

JULY 24, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Amid Brexit, Britain reexamines its stance on involvement in the Mideast

“In Jerusalem, the center of three great faiths, we are historically connected and will be for many years perhaps centuries to come.”

JULY 4, 2019ByHANNAH GAL
Anti-Brexit supporters protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, April 1, 2019

End of May: British prime minister announces resignation - watch

May set out a timetable for her departure: She will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7 with a leadership contest in the following week.

MAY 24, 2019ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Theresa May tears up as she delivers a statement announcing her resignation in London

UK MPs, Jewish orgs back Labour party splinter group

Seven MPs quit UK Labour Party on Monday due to its failure to tackle antisemitism and its stance on Brexit

FEBRUARY 19, 2019ByJEREMY SHARON
Britain's Labour Party MPs Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Chris Leslie, Chuka Umunna, Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger and Gavin Shuker pose for a picture after their announcement they are leaving the party, in London, Britain, February 18, 2019.

Antisemitism – and you don’t have to be Jewish

The aftermath of the recent UK general election.

JUNE 29, 2017ByBRENDA KATTEN
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, makes a speech as his party restarts its election campaign after the cross party suspension that followed the Manchester Arena attack, in London, May 26, 2017.