UK Elections

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in domestic politics outside of US

Elon Musk faces criticism for meddling in foreign politics, warning of the dangers of his vast influence from both Norway and Germany.

 Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump reacts during a rally at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, October 5, 2024.
 NEWLY ELECTED BRITISH MPs gather in the House of Commons Chamber for a group photo in London, last week. For one bloc of voters, a foreign war 3,000 miles away was more important than all the usual domestic concerns, the writer says.

Despite landslide victory, there may be trouble ahead for UK government - opinion

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a state memorial ceremony for victims of terror, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024.

Bibi, it’s time! - opinion

 BRITAIN’S PRIME MINISTER Sir Keir Starmer chairs the first meeting of his cabinet at 10 Downing Street on Saturday.

Two Labour victories: One in Israel and one across the Pond - opinion


UK Elections: Oh, no! Not another one!

There has been only one occasion in Britain since 1910 when there were two elections within a few months.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage stands outside his battle bus during an election campaign event in Easington, Britain, on November 24

Labour Party a 'refuge for antisemites,' according to JLM document

"The party has systematically ignored or downplayed the scale of the challenge it faces," says Jewish Labour Movement.

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

Boris Johnson jams with British Jewry

Prime Minister Johnson thanked the community on Twitter afterwards, saying, "Thank you Grodzinski Bakery & to everyone who stopped by to say hello."

PM Boris Johnson visits Grodzinski bakery wearing 'Get Brexit Done' apron on December 6 , 2019

UK's Boris Johnson ahead but polls suggest majority might be tough

Four opinion polls published on Saturday put the lead of Johnson's Conservative Party over the main opposition Labour Party at between eight and 15 points, 5 days before the Dec. 12 national election

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn walk through the Commons Members Lobby in Parliament, London, Britain, October 14, 2019

‘No, just say sorry,’ TV host implores of Jeremy Corbyn

Labour leader finally apologizes, but Jewish community says too little, too late

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts as he speaks about Labour's environment policies in Southampton, Britain November 28, 2019

Corbyn rejected by prominent historian of Nazi Germany

Evans's decision to withdraw his support for Labour won accolades from academics and journalists who write about Jew-hatred.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during general election campaign event in Swindon, Britain November 2, 2019

UK Labour Party candidate: Israel is like an abusive parent

Although the opposition party claims to be dealing with the phenomenon, there has been another case of anti-Israel criticism with a floating antisemitic theme.

 Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool in 2018

EU nations agree Brexit delay until Jan. 31 as PM Johnson seeks election

The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a Brexit 'flextension' until 31 January 2020," European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes questions during a news conference at the European Union leaders summit dominated by Brexit, in Brussels, Belgium October 17, 2019

British House of Commons’ Jewish speaker John Bercow to resign

Bercow’s move assures that the current Parliament will elect his successor, not a new government after a potential snap election.

John Bercow

Boris Johnson’s Middle East policy problems

Note to Boris: Pay attention to the Middle East.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz