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Reform UK would 'undo' Labour’s damage to Israel ties, Nigel Farage tells 'Post' - exclusive

Farage spoke to the Post following a phone call with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday - a conversation Farage described as "very productive."

Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference on a plan to deport foreign prisoners on August 10, 2026 at Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.
Britain's Green Party Leader Zack Polanski leaves Broadcasting House on the day of his appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show in London, Britain, May 3, 2026.

UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London

Britain's Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage visits The Ship, on the day of voting in the Clacton by-election, triggered by his own resignation, in Kirby Le Soken, Essex, Britain, August 13, 2026.

UK Reform party leader Nigel Farage defeats main opponent Count Binface to return to parliament

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice is seen as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (not seen) speaks during a press conference, August 3, 2026.

Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit


UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election

Diane Abbott, who was first elected in 1987, had been suspended by the party for over a year after she said Jewish, Irish and Traveller people did not face racism

 Labour party MP and Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott speaks during the Labour Party annual conference in Brighton, Britain September 22, 2019.

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

Sunak's plan to impose some of the world's strictest anti-smoking rules has angered some members of his governing Conservative Party.

 A woman holds her cigarette as she smokes in Trafalgar Square in central London October 15, 2014.

London police investigate as Jewish Labour councilor hissed at during meeting

Standing to contribute to the budget meeting, Joshua Garfield was reportedly subjected to antisemitic comments and hissing.

 Police officers keep watch as campaigners queue to lobby MPs in Parliament ahead of a debate to hold a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

Chaos and protest erupt over UK parliament vote on Gaza ceasefire motion

"This is a highly sensitive subject in which feelings are running high, in the house, in the nation, and throughout the world," Hoyle said before the debate.

 Police officers keep watch as campaigners queue to lobby MPs in Parliament ahead of a debate to hold a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

Jewish UK MP married to Israeli offered security over threats

Damien Egan's husband served as a software engineer in the IDF.

Labour Party candidate Damien Egan reacts after winning the Kingswood Parliamentary by-election at Thornbury Leisure centre in Thornbury, Britain, February 16, 2024.

UK Labour leader Starmer calls for lasting ceasefire between Israel, Hamas

With Labour well ahead in the polls before an election later this year, Starmer is keen to present a united front to voters, but the conflict in Gaza has tested that unity.

 Keir Starmer at WEF annual meeting

UK Labour Party suspends second election candidate after Israel remarks

Polls indicate Labour is likely to form Britain's next government after a general election expected in the second half of this year.

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019

Jewish politician returns to UK Labour Party after leaving over antisemitism concerns 

Luciana Berger has rejoined the Labour Party after leaving over antisemitism while the party was under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

 Luciana Berger, a member of parliament with the Independent Group, leaves a building after media interviews near Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, Britain February 21, 2019.

Somebody should ‘blow up’ Jewish conference, says disgraced UK academic

The BBC confirmed that the incident involving Sociologist Harriet Bradley is being investigated by the police.

University of Bristol

UK Labour lawmaker quits policy role over party's Gaza stance

Last week, Starmer said a ceasefire at this stage would leave Hamas with the infrastructure and capability to carry out the sort of attack it launched on Oct. 7 on Israel.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain November 5, 2019.