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UK Greens head Polanski calls to free convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti

"Free Marwan," read a shirt with the colors of the Palestinian flag worn by Polanski, the slogan referring to the former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.

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.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the UN Security Council, New York, February 18, 2026; illustrative.

Some 140 UK Labour MPs urge government to ban trade with West Bank settlements

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, February 11, 2026.

Keir Starmer defies calls for resignation, vows to stay in role as Labour leader

A medieval court of law.

Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion


UK gov't denies corruption accusations about Conservative Party donors

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government has been embroiled in a corruption row over the past week after allegations that major party donors were offered seats in parliament.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.

On This Day: The Gunpowder Plot to assassinate the King of England is foiled

A gang of Catholics conspired to blow up Parliament with the king inside to protest his treatment of Catholics in England.

 The members of the Gunpowder Plot which planned to blow up Parliament.

'Act of terror': Man charged with killing British lawmaker Amess

The killing, just five years after another law-maker Jo Cox was murdered, shocked Britain's political establishment and has prompted calls for increased safety for members of parliament.

 Members of the local Muslim community lay flowers in tribute to British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents, near the Belfairs Methodist Church, in Leigh-on-Sea, Britain, October 16, 2021.

Kosher food made available at British parliament

The move was approved in 2020 but implementation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Members of Parliament pay tribute to murdered MP David Amess with a minute's silence in the House of Commons in London, Britain October 18, 2021.

UK bill change would make it easier to punish Jewish divorce refusers

If convicted of coercive behavior, recalcitrant spouses may face up to five years in jail.

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UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal with EU, both look to future

Britain and the European Union signed the deal on Wednesday and the British parliament will finalize its implementation, ending over four years of negotiation.

Participants hold a British Union flag and an EU flag during a pro-EU referendum event at Parliament Square in London, Britain June 19, 2016.

Winning back Britain’s Jews – Sir Keir Starmer makes a start

Well before Jeremy Corbyn became leader of Britain’s Labour Party in September 2015, worrying symptoms of a contagious antisemitism had begun to manifest themselves within its left wing.

Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during question period at the House of Commons in London on July 8

UK MPs urge Johnson gov’t to enforce Hezbollah ban

The letter came after UK Security Minister James Brokenshire said that the government did not collect data on the number of people in the UK investigated or charged with supporting Hezbollah.

Britain's Secretary of State for Housing James Brokenshire arrives for the launch of former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's campaign for the Conservative Party leadership, in London, Britain, June 12, 2019

John Bercow says antisemitism is a conservative issue, not a Labour one

When Bercow asked if that was because he was Jewish or working class, the lawmaker responded “both.”

John Bercow

A Jew, running away from gangsters

Until 1939, Australia was a mere outpost of Anglo-Jewry, subservient to the British chief rabbi, wedded to minhag anglia (English custom), and in love with the royal family.

A brooding gangster film