UK Labour Party

Attacking Israel wins applause, and that's the danger - opinion

From football to Eurovision, efforts to exclude Israel are making its international isolation increasingly normal

Ireland’s home match against Israel was moved to Serbia and played behind closed doors at TSC Arena on October 4, amid calls for the match to be abandoned. Premium
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a reset in relations with Israel in September, including tougher measures targeting settlements in the West Bank.PremiumPremium

Israel's intel protects Britain. Britain's politics punish Israel - analysis

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Diplomatic Conference in Jerusalem, Israel, on October 8, 2026.

As UK consulate closes, Sa'ar vows Israel will enact consequences on hostile countries - exclusive

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


Keir Starmer, who prioritized fighting antisemitism, becomes Britain’s PM after landslide win

Exit poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK's next PM, with party set to win 410 seats, ending Conservative rule amid voter discontent over cost of living and political instability.

 British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks after winning his seat at Holborn & St Pancras during the UK election in London, Britain, July 5 2024.

UK Jews favor Labour in 2024 election more than general population - poll

The rise in Jewish support for Labour, according to JPR, corresponded with a decline in support for the Conservative Party's internal turmoil.

 BRITAIN’S LABOUR PARTY leader Keir Starmer speaks at a campaign event, last week. All indications are that Labour will sweep the board with a resounding win, and that Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister, the writer notes.

UK's Jewish Labour Movement head talks Keir Starmer to 'Post'

“Since the very first day of Keir’s leadership, he promised to tackle antisemitism,” said Jewish Labour Movement national chair Mike Katz.

 AFTER THE poor showing under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, has Labour undergone fundamental reform under Keir Starmer? The July 4 election will show what the UK public think.

Keir Starmer is treading a fine line in pledging recognition of Palestinian state - opinion

Unlike the recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia which recognized the non-existent Palestinian state outright, the Labour commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state is nuanced.

 BRITAIN’S LABOUR PARTY leader Keir Starmer speaks at a campaign event, last week. All indications are that Labour will sweep the board with a resounding win, and that Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister, the writer notes.

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

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

 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.

UK’s Jewish community expresses reservations over possible Labour-led UK government

Some of the community’s strongest criticism has been aimed at David Lammy, who heads foreign affairs for the Labour Party and stated that his party recognizes the independence of the ICC.

 A Vote Labour sign is seen outside a property in London, Britain, May 4, 2022.

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.

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.

After threats and abuse, British lawmakers question their safety over Gaza

With the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the difficulty in containing fiery rhetoric, British lawmakers have described their fears and anxieties over their support of Israel.

 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.