UK Elections

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.

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.
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

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

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears on stage at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2025.

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic will not stop it from sinking - opinion


UK Jewish community likely to come out in force for May's Conservatives

In light of the recent attacks in Manchester and London, most polling stations had increased security as they opened on Thursday morning.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after an attack on London Bridge and Borough Market left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London, Britain, June 4, 2017.

Voting underway in crucial UK general election

As the UK prepares to open negotiations with the EU in the coming weeks, Thursday's general election could mark a turning point in the UK's political landscape for years to come.

The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament the day before a general election in central London, Britain June 7, 2017.

Poster featuring Theresa May with Star of David earring removed

The large banner, hung in the city of Bristol in southwest England, was designed to highlight "Theresa May’s... relationship with Israel," said one of the organizers responsible for the image.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after an attack on London Bridge and Borough Market left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London, Britain, June 4, 2017.

‘Enough is enough,’ May vows after London attack

12 arrested in connection with car ramming, stabbing spree by terrorists that killed 7, wounded 48

PEOPLE LEAVE the area of Saturday night’s terrorist attack near London Bridge with their arms raised to indicate they are not a danger.

Think About It: Why can’t we be a little more like the British?

No one seems to have any concrete policy proposals to contend with Israel's issues – just slogans.

British PM Theresa May

5 reasons why some UK Jews support Labour, despite antisemitism charges

Britain is gearing up for the June 8 general elections.

DATE IMPORTED:September 28, 2016Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn gestures after delivering his keynote speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2016.

Netanyahu extends condolences to British PM over Manchester attack

The premier called the UK's prime minister to express Israel's solidarity with Manchester in the days after the lethal terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 22 people.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street, in London, February 6, 2017

UK Minister: Labor government 'would boycott Israel'

Conservative Party official issues warning ahead of June 8th elections.

Britain's Secretary of State for local government Sajid Javid leaves a cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London, January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall

Can Israel have UK-style snap elections? Don't count on it

For now, Israelis who feel that elections and their aftermath take too long can only look at the UK with envy.

Netanyahu and May in London

Corbyn re-elected as leader of Britain's Labour Party

The veteran campaigner's triumph, by 313,209 to 193,229 votes, cements his authority over the deeply divided party and will fuel his drive to turn Labour further to the left.

Britain's leader of the opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn