The Times of Israel

Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next prime minister after winning Labour vote

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:05 +0000

Former Manchester mayor, who urged 'more pressure' on Israel after alleging apparent Gaza war crimes, will take over from Starmer on Monday, pledges economic growth

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Jewish groups push back against likely next UK PM Burnham over Israel comments

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:13 +0000

After Labour MP urges 'more pressure' on Israeli government, Jewish organizations say 'distorted' criticisms of Jewish state are one driver of antisemitism, all must be addressed

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Jewish groups call on UK to bar ‘dangerous’ Hasan Piker amid antisemitic attacks

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:43:31 +0000

Far-left streamer with record of antisemitism and October 7 denial is set to speak at a festival and record a live podcast in London in early June

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UK Jewish groups call for ouster of cop who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:53:44 +0000

Parliamentary discussion of ban in November match against Aston Villa has ignited fresh criticism, as groups say 'significant harm' done to UK Jews' confidence in police

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Diaspora minister spars with main UK Jewish groups over his praise and invite for far-right activist

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 03:55:16 +0000

Groups slam Chikli for inviting Tommy Robinson to Israel, say most British Jews abhor him; minister retorts by accusing Board of Deputies, main Jewish representative group, of aligning with 'left-wing, woke parties'

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Different this time: On Israel trip, UK Jewish leaders share grief and deep concern

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:38:27 +0000

Members of solidarity mission say that British Jews are worried about spiking antisemitism at home even as they mourn and pray for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Israel

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UK Jewish groups: Anti-Semitism report is ‘damning verdict’ on Corbyn’s Labour

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:40:08 +0000

As watchdog finds Labour broke equality law through 'inexcusable' handling of anti-Semitism complaints, top groups say probe 'proves why British Jews were so distressed'

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UK Labour leader sacks senior MP for sharing ‘anti-Semitic conspiracy theory’

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:59:26 +0000

Keir Starmer announces dismissal of Rebecca Long-Bailey from the shadow cabinet after Jewish groups condemned her for tweeting an article linking George Floyd’s death to Israel

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UK Labour group raffles off cartoons The Guardian nixed as possibly anti-Semitic

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:11:24 +0000

Party leader Corbyn's wife spotted at fringe event, held at annual conference that included speeches by members expelled for anti-Semitic remarks

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In Israel, Blair says Corbyn is an anti-Semite, but doesn’t know it

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:24:26 +0000

In an interview at Bar Ilan University, the former UK prime minister and Labour leader says that the anti-Semitism roiling the party is a 'shameful thing'

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UK Jews call on Labour to disown candidate who liked ‘Zionist slave master’ post

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:28:36 +0000

Lisa Forbes apologizes, says she will take anti-Semitism awareness training, in latest scandal to rock British opposition party

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Pro-Corbyn Labour member implies UK Jews embellishing need for security

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:47:55 +0000

Jewish newspaper publishes remarks from Welsh member of opposition party saying threats to synagogues may be 'in their own heads'

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Corbyn posts new anti-Semitism apology as UK Jewish leaders pan his efforts

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:12:45 +0000

Board of Deputies of British Jews together with the Jewish Leadership Council slams Labour Party leader for 'ill-timed and ill-conceived' lecture

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Labour head Corbyn looking to address anti-Semitism at London Jewish museum

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 23:39:42 +0000

Venue says talks ongoing, but doesn't want to 'make things worse'; Jewish community members said to threaten boycott of museum if it hosts embattled party leader

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UK Labour’s Corbyn was ‘bored,’ ‘condescending’ in meeting with Jewish leaders

Sat, 26 May 2018 23:15:43 +0000

Participant in confab called to address anti-Semitism in opposition party reportedly says leader of British left lacked 'emotional or intellectual ability' to comprehend demands

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