Britain

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.

Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.
Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister after winning Labour leadership race

Still from a video of a French Navy sniper shooting the engine of a cocaine smuggling boat, October 18, 2025

European agency advocates using military force to stop maritime 'cocaine highway' - report

Potatoes in a Marks and Spencers labeled with an anti-Israel sticker, July 15, 2026.

British retailer M&S launches investigation after anti-Israel stickers placed on potato packages


Identity politics and policing: What the Henry Nowak case exposes in Britain - opinion

A fatal stabbing in the UK sparks debate over policing, bias, and the danger of judging victims by labels.

Police are seen at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honours of Scotland, in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 5, 2023.

British activists attempt to set up statue of terrorist Marwan Barghouti in Parliament Square

Supporters of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned for his role in deadly Second Intifada attacks, sought to place his likeness among Britain's historic leaders in a symbolic London protest.

Jailed Fatah official Marwan Barghouti

Two visibly Jewish men find ‘Free Palestine’ message on London hotel room TV

The first man also said he had been met with hostility from a staff member at the front desk, who refused to look at him or properly serve him.

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

Shlomo Argov survived the London shooting attack but remained paralyzed, while Israel launched a campaign that expelled the PLO and set the stage for Iran's Islamic regime to establish Hezbollah.

Then-defense minister Ariel Sharon (R) meets with IDF soldiers after a battle with Palestinian gunmen at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, June 7, 1982.

UK adopts SpaceX's Starshield for military operations, sources say

Britain has started using SpaceX’s Starshield, a militarized version of Starlink, for secure military communications.

SpaceX logo and miniature satellite model are seen in this illustration taken, March 10, 2025.

Israel needs a stronger diplomatic dimension in national security - opinion

The Foreign Ministry's diminished role reflects a broader failure to integrate diplomacy into national security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

British anti-Israel groups call to screen IDF veterans at UK border

British anti-Israel groups launched a petition calling for UK authorities to investigate and screen IDF veterans with British citizenship.

UK AND Israeli flags together at a march in London.

Anti-Israel activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur claim UK banned their entry, revoked visas

The British Home Office justified the move by declaring Uyger as a “serious risk to the public order," according to an X post made by the Young Turks founder.

Antisemitic left-wing streamer Hasan Piker (L) and Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur (R).

Man charged in UK with assisting foreign intelligence service linked to Iran

According to police, the allegations were believed to relate to Iran and to the targeting of a British-based journalist at Iran International, which is critical of Tehran's government.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge

It is expected to be completed and open to the public by summer, before becoming in September a “living-history learning space for school groups."

Kusuma Neolithic Hall, replica of prehistoric building, constructed near Stonehenge, May 26, 2026.