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UK animal welfare bill forcing divulging of kosher, halal meat passes first reading
MP Esther McVey, who brought the bill on Tuesday, said it is about animal welfare, transparency in meat production and consumer choice, and does not seek to ban halal or kosher meat.
Over 1,000 British councilors pledge to uphold Palestine rights, stand against Israel's 'genocide'
Brexit was 'biggest act of self harm,' reversing it is 'ultimate goal,' London Mayor Khan says
Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship
UK acting against justice by dropping ICC objections — Israeli official
On the ICC submission... I can confirm the government will not be pursuing (the proposal) in line with our long-standing position that this is a matter for the court to decide on, says spokesperson.
UK to resume UNRWA funding, says controversial aid org. will ensure neutrality
The foreign secretary said the government will now provide £21 million in new funding and that UNRWA had taken steps to “ensure it meets the highest standards of neutrality."
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.
British FM Lammy calls for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, along with two-state solution
Lammy also spoke about the Labour government’s opposition to Israeli West Bank settlement activity and its commitment to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
Ex-UK Labour MP: No Palestinian state until Israel's security guaranteed
The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.
Keir Starmer’s gov’t expected to drop Netanyahu’s ICC challenge - report
The UK has until Friday to submit a fall claim, but the Guardian reported it was unlikely to go ahead with the filing.
Calls to violence, BDS, Hamas ties: New UK MPs take hardline anti-Israel stances
A handful of new British MPs place support for Gaza as their top priority, wear keffiyehs, and shun Israel. One has a brother who founded an Islamist pro-Hamas org.
Despite Labour Party win, MPs lose seats to pro-Palestinian opponents
In four areas with a large percentage of Muslim constituents, seasoned Labour MPs lost their seats to independent candidates running on pro-Palestinian campaigns.
Time for change: A new prime minister in No. 10 Downing Street - comment
Now, after 14 years, the time for change has come again, and Brits will be governed by a Labour government for the foreseeable future.
Meet Keir Starmer's Jewish wife, bringing Shabbat to No. 10 Downing Street
From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria's influence extends beyond the domestic sphere.