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.

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

BDS marks its 20th anniversary.

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

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 top 10 Jewish stories of 2019

These are the Jewish stories that most captured our attention in 2019.

The  top 10 Jewish  stories  of 2019

Britain's rejection of Corbyn proves soul of nation is intact

The scale of Labour's defeat under Corbyn was historic, with the party posting its worst result in nearly a century.

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right)  and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby during the State Opening of Parliament ceremony at the Palace of Westminster in London on December 19, 2019

Former Labour MP who resigned over party antisemitism appears in Israel

Ryan who resigned over the issue of antisemitism in the party, spoke about the recent elections in the UK, her glee towards the results as well as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's failure.

Former Labour MP Joan Ryan (Left) attends Israel-Australia Strategic Dialogue Conference

Erdogan, Corbyn extend Hanukkah greetings to Jews

Leaders of British Jewry responded in disdain to the greetings by the Labour leader many UK Jews suspect to be an antisemite.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

2019’s achievements in the battle against antisemitism

By the end of 2019, more than half of America’s 52 states had accepted various types of anti-boycott legislation, with Kentucky being the most recent.

White House senior advisors Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others stand behind U.S. President Donald Trump as he holds up an executive order on anti-semitism that he signed during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S

UK Jewish community calls for clamp down on antisemitic MPs

Vice president for the Board, Amanda Bowman, said: 'We view with great concern the past conduct of a number of newly elected members of the House of Commons.'

UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn campaigns on Sunday for the upcoming elections.

Netanyahu congratulates ‘friend’ Johnson on UK election victory

Israeli Right and Left relieved at Corbyn’s loss

BRITAIN’S PRIME Minister Boris Johnson welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street in London, yesterday.

Corbyn's loss is Jews and Israel's gain – analysis

For the vast majority in Britain, this election had to do with Brexit. That was the main issue of the campaign, that is what this election was all about.

UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn campaigns on Sunday for the upcoming elections.

UK's Johnson to ex-Labour voters: 'I will repay your trust'

Brexit was widely seen as the decisive factor in the election, with Johnson's promise to take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, 2020, winning over many former Labour voters.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a Conservative Party event following the results of the general election in London, Britain, December 13, 2019

Jewish MP Luciana Berger loses seat in House of Commons

Berger failed to unseat Mike Freer in Finchley and Golders Green, who, despite not being Jewish, is a popular figure with the local Jewish community.

Labour MP Luciana Berger