Labour antisemitism

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

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Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.
An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London.

Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighborhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centers, the government said.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
BDS marks its 20th anniversary.

UK Labour councils could face legal action unless they stop BDS activity

This comes after multiple local authorities voted not to work with firms that they deem to be “complicit in Israeli war crimes...or somehow benefit from activity in the West Bank."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MACCABI TEL AVIV fans hope to be in the stands when the yellow-and-blue kicks off against Aston Villa in Birmingham on November 6.

UK government reconsiders ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match

The UK is reviewing a ban preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, after criticism from PM Keir Starmer and Jewish groups who called the move discriminatory.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Zoom prayers and Jewish kids: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer tells all

Starmer reiterated his criticism of how Jeremy Corbyn handled the proliferation of anti-Semitic hate speech in the party’s ranks under his four years as Labour leader.

DECEMBER 29, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer applaud for healthcare workers outside their home in London, May 14, 2020.

UK Labour launches plan to combat antisemitism

The party will "change the way complaints of antisemitism and all other forms of racism are handled."

DECEMBER 17, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

UK Labour Party leader Starmer: We must change party culture

Head of the UK Labour Party Keir Starmer says party should learn about Jewish history and celebrate Jewish traditions in effort to root out antisemitism.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

Former leader Corbyn suspended as UK Labour MP for three months

Less than a month after his suspension, Corbyn was re-admitted to the party Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020ByREUTERS
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

Christiane Amanpour, Jeremy Corbyn's ill-deserved reprieves – opinion

Unless that culture is rejected as a whole, its hateful messages and phony “regrets” will continue to feed the airways and fill the halls of power.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020ByRUTHIE BLUM
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

Corbyn reinstated into Labour without whip, will sit as independent MP

“Withholding the whip from Jeremy Corbyn is offering the Jewish community crumbs," wrote Campaign Against Antisemitism CEO Gideon Falter.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020ByAARON REICH
Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

UK Labour to readmit Corbyn after antisemitism suspension - report

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said in October it had found evidence of failure to adequately train people investigating alleged antisemitism.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020ByREUTERS
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

Activists support suspended former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Another claim made at the event was that Corbyn was a victim of a false antisemitism smear campaign, which has also targeted "all progressive movements".

NOVEMBER 9, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts as he speaks about Labour's environment policies in Southampton, Britain November 28, 2019

Cleansing the Labour Party of antisemitism, anti-Zionism and Corbyn

NOVEMBER 7, 2020ByJOAN RYAN
Britain repudiates Corbyn – the Jewish dimension

Justice has been achieved in the Labour Party

We applaud Starmer for taking the decision to suspend Corbyn even if it might be late in coming.

OCTOBER 31, 2020ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019