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Who is Andy Slaughter, UK's Labour Party's new anti-Israel Solicitor General? - explainer

Ultimately, Slaughter’s elevation to the role of Solicitor General places an official with a long-standing record of critical positions on Israel into a key governmental advisory post.

Britain's Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Slaughter speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, June 21, 2023.
Britain’s incoming Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband arrives ahead of a cabinet meeting in Downing Street in London on July 21, 2026, a day after Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister.

New UK foreign secretary vows to honor Holocaust refugee parents amid Israel policy challenges

Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.

Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

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


Jerusalem violence puts Lapid-Bennett gov't in jeopardy amid Arab anger

"Al-Aqsa is a red line," Abbas warned on Saturday. "The aggression toward the holy site and its worshipers is unacceptable and offensive."

YESH ATID leader Yair Lapid and Yamina leader Naftali Bennett arrive at the President’s Residence this week (composite photo).

‘I will be emissary of World Jewry in Knesset’ says first Reform rabbi MK

The MK-elect said he would concentrate on religion and state matters, and would hold egalitarian prayer services in the Knesset when possible.

Gilad Kariv

BBC debate on whether Jews are an ethnic minority group sparks outrage

The broadcast of a debate over whether Jews should be considered an ethnic minority — a panel discussion featuring four non-Jewish panelists and a Jewish commenter as a guest, fed the flames.

A general view of the Broadcasting House at BBC headquarters in Central London in 2017.

Attempt to release names of Labour antisemitism report leakers rejected

“There is therefore no certainty that the information sought will lead to the identification of the wrongdoer or wrongdoers.”

Demonstrators take part in an antisemitism protest outside the Labour Party headquarters in central London, Britain April 8, 2018

Man who spat in face of former UK Labour leader Corbyn sentenced

Corbyn, who led Labour into the 2019 election which was won by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was cycling with his wife near his home in north London when he came across Gerald Dore, 56.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts at a launch event for the Labour party's general election campaign in London, Britain October 31, 2019.

Ex-Labour head Jeremy Corbyn fights to overturn suspension

Corbyn to “unequivocally, unambiguously and without reservation” apologize for the comments he made, so far he has not.

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts at a launch event for the Labour party's general election campaign in London, Britain October 31, 2019.

Zoom prayers and Jewish kids: UK Labour leader Keir Starmer tells all

Starmer reiterated his criticism of how Jeremy Corbyn handled the proliferation of anti-Semitic hate speech in the party’s ranks under his four years as Labour leader.

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer applaud for healthcare workers outside their home in London, May 14, 2020.

Peretz announces he will not run in next Labor primaries

"At this point in time, the Labor Party needs to go through a renewal process. It needs new leadership," Peretz wrote on Facebook.

Chairman of the Labor party Amir Peretz seen during a press conference with Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz and party members in Tel Aviv on March 12, 2020.

UK Labour launches plan to combat antisemitism

The party will "change the way complaints of antisemitism and all other forms of racism are handled."

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

Activists support suspended former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Another claim made at the event was that Corbyn was a victim of a false antisemitism smear campaign, which has also targeted "all progressive movements".

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts as he speaks about Labour's environment policies in Southampton, Britain November 28, 2019