UK Labour Party
UK health minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
His announcement fell short of forcing the launch of a formal leadership contest, but piled pressure on the British leader, who has so far weathered a drip-fed series of demands that he step down.
My Word: Nice words are not enough - opinion
Jeremy Corbyn repeats claim Israel 'harvested organs' of Gazans
UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
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.
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.
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.
Controversial political figure Jeremy Corbyn defeats former party Labour to win parliament seat
Jeremy Corbyn, who publicly called Hamas his "friends" and claimed the IDF committed acts of terror in Gaza, has won back his seat in UK parliament.
Keir Starmer, who prioritized fighting antisemitism, becomes Britain’s PM after landslide win
Exit poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK's next PM, with party set to win 410 seats, ending Conservative rule amid voter discontent over cost of living and political instability.
UK Jews favor Labour in 2024 election more than general population - poll
The rise in Jewish support for Labour, according to JPR, corresponded with a decline in support for the Conservative Party's internal turmoil.
UK's Jewish Labour Movement head talks Keir Starmer to 'Post'
“Since the very first day of Keir’s leadership, he promised to tackle antisemitism,” said Jewish Labour Movement national chair Mike Katz.
Keir Starmer is treading a fine line in pledging recognition of Palestinian state - opinion
Unlike the recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia which recognized the non-existent Palestinian state outright, the Labour commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state is nuanced.
UK's Labour pledges to recognize Palestinian state as part of peace process
In May, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state.
UK’s Jewish community expresses reservations over possible Labour-led UK government
Some of the community’s strongest criticism has been aimed at David Lammy, who heads foreign affairs for the Labour Party and stated that his party recognizes the independence of the ICC.
