Keir Starmer

UK MP urges investigation into 32 charities for donating £28m to Israeli settlements

MP Melanie Ward, former chief executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians, has submitted a complaint to the Charity Commission regarding the charities, which she said are funding "illegal settlements."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
British MK Melanie Ward visiting NATO headquarters on June 7, 2026.
British Defence Secretary John Healey walks to attend a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.

British Defense Minister Healey resigns after spat over military funding with PM Starmer

"You have been unable, and the treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats," Healey said in his letter to Starmer.

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British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood looks on during a statement at Crumpsall Lane, after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur. Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

New UK law could pave way for tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including IRGC

The legislation would make it illegal to express support for designated proxies or to take money from them, providing for jail terms of up to 14 years.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
YOUTHS GATHER in front of a burning barricade on Duncairn Gardens on June 9, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Anti-immigration riots erupt in Belfast after police arrest Sudanese stabbing suspect

One resident of the area told BBC News that "Masked men were bashing down doors," while the Belfast Telegraph reported that Molotov cocktails had been thrown at police officers.

|ByTZVI JASPER

'Fight of our lives': UK's Starmer urges Labour to unite against 'racist' Reform policy

"We have got the fight of our lives ahead of us, because we've got to take on Reform," Starmer told BBC News.

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

Starmer demands PA discontinue 'pay to slay' policies for official recognition

The British Prime Minister stated that the abolition of state rewards for violence is a prerequisite to establishing diplomatic ties with a Palestinian state.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: UK to recognize Palestine, Ex-MK arrested for Terrorism

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
A protestor wearing a mask depicting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a 'National March for Palestine' demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as Britain's Labour Party's annual conference is hosted in Liverpool, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Britain September 21, 2024

UK's Starmer recognizes Palestinian state despite strong opposition from Israel, US

Portugal and France are also set to recognize a Palestinian state, while Canada and Australia formally recognized the state along with Starmer.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, July 28, 2025.

Erdogan urges Palestinian recognition, UK says it won’t create Palestinian state overnight

Turkish President Erdogan says he will address Israel’s actions in Gaza at the UN General Assembly and push for broader recognition of Palestinian statehood.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025.

Trump says he disagrees with UK recognizing Palestine

Following a joint press conference, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump issued conflicting statements on the topic.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England.

Chikli at 'Post' Conference: New axis of evil is Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Israel's Amichai Chikli criticizes Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and France's lack of support for Israel, calling for a rise in nationalism and patriotism in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

Waving British and Israeli flags: Tens of thousands attend anti-immigration march in London

Over 100,000 protesters packed into the streets south of the River Thames, before heading towards Westminster, the seat of the UK parliament.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025ByREUTERS
Protesters hold flags and banners on the day of an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, September 13, 2025.

Your Taxes: Rayner affair - avoidance vs evasion

Angela Rayner quits over stamp duty error on second home. Was it a mistake, avoidance, or evasion? Israel faces similar tax dilemmas.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByJAMES COHEN, LEON HARRIS
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner arrives for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Britain, September 2, 2025.

UK rejects pro-Palestinian orgs. request to arrest Herzog during his visit to the country

The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dismissed the request outright, stating there was “insufficient admissible evidence.”

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByYOAV ETIEL
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Israel's President Isaac Herzog to 10 Downing Street London, London, Sept. 10, 2025.