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.

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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

Despite Starmer’s largely successful efforts to disempower the hard Left within his party to make it electable after the Corbyn years, a sizeable rump of pro-Corbynites remains.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER
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

Voter dissatisfaction in the UK ousted the Conservatives, while Netanyahu's political maneuvers keep him in power.

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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

Though the party’s glorious electoral victory has certainly raised the spirits of the British Left, the economic, social, and political inheritance the Labour Party has received is complicated.

|BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Amid Brexit, Britain reexamines its stance on involvement in the Mideast

“In Jerusalem, the center of three great faiths, we are historically connected and will be for many years perhaps centuries to come.”

JULY 4, 2019ByHANNAH GAL
Anti-Brexit supporters protest outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, April 1, 2019

End of May: British prime minister announces resignation - watch

May set out a timetable for her departure: She will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7 with a leadership contest in the following week.

MAY 24, 2019ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Theresa May tears up as she delivers a statement announcing her resignation in London

UK MPs, Jewish orgs back Labour party splinter group

Seven MPs quit UK Labour Party on Monday due to its failure to tackle antisemitism and its stance on Brexit

FEBRUARY 19, 2019ByJEREMY SHARON
Britain's Labour Party MPs Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Chris Leslie, Chuka Umunna, Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger and Gavin Shuker pose for a picture after their announcement they are leaving the party, in London, Britain, February 18, 2019.

Antisemitism – and you don’t have to be Jewish

The aftermath of the recent UK general election.

JUNE 29, 2017ByBRENDA KATTEN
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, makes a speech as his party restarts its election campaign after the cross party suspension that followed the Manchester Arena attack, in London, May 26, 2017.

Why Corbyn Just May

JUNE 10, 2017ByMICHAEL BENJAMIN
The Jerusalem Post

UK Jewish community likely to come out in force for May's Conservatives

In light of the recent attacks in Manchester and London, most polling stations had increased security as they opened on Thursday morning.

JUNE 8, 2017ByJOSH DELL
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after an attack on London Bridge and Borough Market left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London, Britain, June 4, 2017.

Voting underway in crucial UK general election

As the UK prepares to open negotiations with the EU in the coming weeks, Thursday's general election could mark a turning point in the UK's political landscape for years to come.

JUNE 8, 2017ByEYTAN HALON
The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament the day before a general election in central London, Britain June 7, 2017.

Poster featuring Theresa May with Star of David earring removed

The large banner, hung in the city of Bristol in southwest England, was designed to highlight "Theresa May’s... relationship with Israel," said one of the organizers responsible for the image.

JUNE 7, 2017ByJTA
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after an attack on London Bridge and Borough Market left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London, Britain, June 4, 2017.

‘Enough is enough,’ May vows after London attack

12 arrested in connection with car ramming, stabbing spree by terrorists that killed 7, wounded 48

JUNE 5, 2017ByJOSH DELL
PEOPLE LEAVE the area of Saturday night’s terrorist attack near London Bridge with their arms raised to indicate they are not a danger.

Think About It: Why can’t we be a little more like the British?

No one seems to have any concrete policy proposals to contend with Israel's issues – just slogans.

JUNE 4, 2017BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
British PM Theresa May