Theresa May

British aid minister resigns over undisclosed meetings in Israel

After meeting Theresa May, the prime minister's office released Patel's resignation letter in which she apologized for causing "a distraction" from the work of government.

AUGUST 5, 2020|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Britain's Employment Minister Priti Patel

BORIS JOHNSON, one of many contenders for the Conservative leadership

5 Jewish things to know about Boris Johnson

For British Jews, Johnson is a mixed bag.

JULY 24, 2019|ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ

Jeremy Hunt gestures as he attends a event in Cheltenham, Britain July 12, 2019

UK to announce sanctions, asset freezes against Iran after tanker seizure

Theresa May was criticized by government officials for failing to agree to a US offer to join "Operation Sentinel," an international effort to monitor and protect naval traffic in the Arabian Gulf.

JULY 21, 2019|ByTZVI JOFFRE

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May gives a news briefing after meeting with EU leaders in Brussels, Belgium May 22, 2019

In 2019, U.K. government committed $17m to protect Jewish institutions

“I am sure that this friendship and my support will continue in the years to come,” Prime Minister Theresa May wrote in a letter to the Board of Deputies of British Jews.

JUNE 17, 2019|ByROSSELLA TERCATIN

British PM May appoints Jeremy Hunt new foreign minister

While Johnson was one of the most high-profile Brexit campaigners, Hunt backed "Remain" during the 2016 referendum campaign.

JULY 9, 2018ByREUTERS

Britain's Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Jeremy Hunt arrives at the BBC in central London, Britain, July 9, 2018

British foreign secretary quits in protest over Theresa May's Brexit plan

This is the second resignation in a day, leaving the British leader's Brexit plans all but in tatters.

JULY 9, 2018ByREUTERS

Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 3, 2018.

Britain gives UNHRC six months to cease anti-Israel bias

Johnson: We share the view that a dedicated agenda item focused solely on Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories is disproportionate and damaging to the cause of peace

JUNE 18, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson attends the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland June 18, 2018.

This week in 60 seconds: UN condemns excessive Israeli force against Palestinians

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

JUNE 14, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF

Is Theresa May’s Britain friendlier to Israel?

Countries boost science research ties.

JUNE 12, 2018ByMAX SCHINDLER

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London on Wednesday, June 6, 2018

This week in 60 seconds: Netanyahu stresses Iran threat on Eurotrip

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

JUNE 7, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF

British PM May voices concern over Gaza deaths

Netanyahu: The problem is rooted in Hamas’s goal to destroy us.

JUNE 7, 2018ByHERB KEINON

Analysis: What does Netanyahu hope to achieve on his European trip?

Netanyahu wants to convince the Europeans not to walk out of the deal, but rather to accept the new reality: that the US has withdrawn, and that as a result, the playing field has shifted.

JUNE 6, 2018ByHERB KEINON