UK Elections

Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham urges to ramp up pressure on Israel and ban settlement goods

"We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government ... Yes, we have taken some important steps ... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire," said Burnham.

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, June 29, 2026.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet with Polish and British military personnel at the Battle of Britain Bunker, as the countries formalise a UK-Poland security agreement, in Uxbridge, Britain, May 27, 2026.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils £15 billion UK defense plan as legacy project

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the members of the media on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Thonon-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.

Keir Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister following pressure from rival Andy Burnham

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears on stage at Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2025.

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic will not stop it from sinking - opinion


UK Labour General Secretary Formby resigns after antisemitism report leak

Current Labour Party leader Sir Keir Stamer praised Formby's "commitment" in the midst of a "period of political upheaval."

Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters in central London, Britain April 8, 2018

Beyond Corbyn: UK-Israel relations

Like the UK, the State of Israel too can say thank you for small mercies and look forward to a period of shalom with like-minded people here in the UK.

BRITAIN’S PRIME Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby after the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament ceremony at the Palace of Westminster in London in December.

Did Corbyn’s antisemitism cost Labour the elections?

For the Jewish community, December’s snap elections were about the Labour leader’s legitimization of antisemitism.

Did Corbyn’s antisemitism cost Labour the elections?

Media Comment: Consumer, beware

The unprofessionalism of journalism nowadays is compounded by the political rigidity of its practitioners.

Congressman Adam Schiff is seen leaving a meeting in Washington.

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.

Jewish candidate’s raised eyebrow at Corbyn comment goes viral

Brexit Party candidate’s facial expression of incredulity as UK Labour Party leader said his campaign had not 'descended into the gutter’ generated general merriment on social media

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts at a launch event for the Labour party's general election campaign in London, Britain October 31, 2019.

Ex-MP Ryan: Labour moderates must stand up against antisemitism

The former MP, who did not stand for reelection last week, told 'The Jerusalem Post' she’s “relieved” that Jeremy Corbyn did not become prime minister, as he would be “a disaster” in the role.

Labour MP Joan Ryan

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.

Let Brexit healing begin, Johnson says after commanding election victory

"I know that after five weeks, frankly, of electioneering, this country deserves a break from wrangling, a break from politics and a permanent break from talking about Brexit."

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.

Jeremy Corbyn will not lead his party into the next election

Labour Party MPs have responded angrily to the election loss, making Corbyn's position as leader untenable.

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