Labour antisemitism

INSS outlines recommendations for US, UK to set independent oversight, enforceable 'red lines'

On both sides of the aisle, candidates accused of antisemitism kept advancing and were dropped only when a separate scandal made them a liability, INSS researchers found.

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People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 8, 2026.

Israel must follow through on British consulate closure after Miliband sanctions - editorial

Sa’ar should ensure that the measures he announced are carried out, despite British threats to expel an Israeli diplomat from London for every diplomat expelled from the consulate.

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Newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham arrives at Derby Gate by the Houses of Parliament, following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

What Andy Burnham's rise means for UK's policy in Middle East, Israel and Gaza - explainer

Burnham appears likely to take a more openly critical line on Israel’s conduct in Gaza than Keir Starmer initially did, but his record points to a shift in tone and pressure, not a policy upheaval.

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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.

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.

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Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighborhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centers, the government said.

JULY 13, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
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.

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

This comes after multiple local authorities voted not to work with firms that they deem to be “complicit in Israeli war crimes...or somehow benefit from activity in the West Bank."

JANUARY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BDS marks its 20th anniversary.

UK government reconsiders ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match

The UK is reviewing a ban preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, after criticism from PM Keir Starmer and Jewish groups who called the move discriminatory.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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.

Anti, pro-Israel protests clash in brawl on Australia's Bondi Beach

Pro-Israel group Lions of Zion organized the counter protest, stating in a Friday Instagram post that they would not allow "hate" or "support for terror" to be brought into their "backyard."

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
A pro-Palestinian rally in Australia.

Wikimedia under investigation by US Congress regarding foreign involvement in articles about Israel

This includes questions concerning the tools and methods Wikipedia utilizes to identify and stop malicious conduct that injects bias or undermines a neutral point of view on its platform.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
A man is silhouetted near logos of the US National Security Agency (NSA) and Wikipedia, March 11, 2015.

UK Labour councillor apologizes for apparent Nazi salute during council meeting

Labour councillor Alan Gardiner made the gesture while laughing and repeating "I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist, I'm a fascist."

MARCH 1, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Labour councillor Alan Gardiner, who represents the Ings ward on Hull City Council, apologized for performing a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute

UK health minister fired after barrage of antisemitic, sexist texts exposed

The minister, Andrew Gwynne, apologized on social media platform X for "badly misjudged" comments, following a report by the Mail on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
Labour MP Andrew Gwynne.

Jewish UK Labour Party members accuse PM Starmer of worsening antisemitism

Labour Against Antisemitism wrote a letter to British PM Keir Starmer, accusing his party's government of worsening antisemitism.

AUGUST 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer speaks in the House of Commons last week. Israelis are left wondering: ‘Who can we turn to for support?’ The answer, increasingly, seems to be: ‘Ourselves alone,’ the writer maintains.

Britain's new government commits to building Holocaust memorial

Labour's commitment to the memorial also follows Starmer's efforts to root out antisemitism from his party following a 2020 report.

JULY 17, 2024ByREUTERS
Visitors tour an exhibition ahead of Israel's national Holocaust memorial day, at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

UK's Labour pledges to recognize Palestinian state as part of peace process

In May, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state.

JUNE 13, 2024ByREUTERS
Protesters carry a large Palestinian flag as they demonstrate against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government and its policies on the war in the Middle East as they march in Rome, Italy June 1, 2024.