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Britain’s Green Party leader Zack Polanski attends a Green Party conference in Brighton, Britain, October 2, 2026. (Carlos Jasso/Reuters)
October 8, 2026, 5:21 pm
‘Moment of truth’: UK’s Jewish, anti-Israel Green Party leader faces key electoral test in London
Zack Polanski is at a political crossroads as voters in central London go to the polls for a special election during a week in which his party declared ‘Zionism is racism’
By Robert Philpot
Britain’s leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, addresses supporters, one of whom is holding a Palestinian flag, during a rally in south London, on June 24, 2026. (Henry NICHOLLS/AFP)
September 11, 2026, 2:25 pm
Anti-Israel Green leader Polanski will contest Starmer’s old seat in UK Parliament
Jewish head of party embroiled in antisemitism scandals will run in Holborn and St. Pancras by-election on Oct. 8; two years ago, an independent anti-Israel candidate got 19% of the vote there, and Greens got 10%
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Then-mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham talks to people as he attends a vigil for the victims of the terror attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, October 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
July 21, 2026, 11:24 pm
Where does new UK premier Andy Burnham stand on Israel and antisemitism?
As Manchester mayor, he frequently spoke out against rising attacks against UK Jews, but community leaders have expressed worry over his framing of Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza
By Kelly Hartog
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff and media at 10 Downing Street in London, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
July 20, 2026, 4:52 pm
Andy Burnham becomes 7th UK PM in a decade, is expected to take tougher stance on Israel
Taking reins of unpopular governing Labour party from Keir Starmer, in a Britain with anemic economic growth, ex-Manchester mayor pledges to tackle high cost of living ahead of new 10-year-plan
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during 'Labour's Special Conference' in central London, July 17, 2026. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)
July 17, 2026, 5:15 pm
Andy Burnham poised to become UK’s next prime minister after winning Labour vote
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
By Jill Lawless
A local resident looks out as crowds gather during a visit by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer to an ambulance center operated by the Jewish community in the Golders Green neighborhood of north London on April 30, 2026, the day after two men were stabbed in an attack. (CARLOS JASSO / AFP)
July 13, 2026, 5:12 am
UK pledges £250 million over 3 years to boost protection of Jewish communities
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer says tackling antisemitism ‘has been central to my leadership from day one,’ amid major spike in attacks on British Jews
By Agencies
Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, leaves Millbank studios in Westminster, central London, July 2, 2026. (Toby Shepheard / AFP)
July 9, 2026, 11:37 pm
Citing apparent war crimes, likely next UK PM urges ‘more pressure’ on the Israeli government
Andy Burnham, who remains unchallenged as incoming Labour leader, says outgoing PM Keir Starmer ‘didn’t get it right,’ and he would weigh ‘further sanctions’ on Israel
By AFP and ToI Staff
Andy Burnham, front left, is sworn-in as an MP in the House of Common in London, England, June 22, 2026. (House of Commons via AP)
June 24, 2026, 7:44 pm
Andy Burnham inches closer to UK premiership as Starmer seeks legacy in final days
Potential Labour rivals Darren Jones and Wes Streeting step aside for popular Manchester mayor ahead of party vote; outgoing PM heads to Europe for meeting on Ukraine defense
By Jill Lawless
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026 (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
June 22, 2026, 1:39 pm
How Starmer went from an election landslide to resignation in just two years
Mild-mannered Labour leader sold the UK on reliability and drama-free politics, but missteps, party infighting and a colossal error of judgment related to Epstein forces an early exit
By Jill Lawless and Pan Pylas
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street to announce his resignation in London, Monday, June 22, 2026.(AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
June 22, 2026, 1:35 pm
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK premier, to stay on until successor picked
Two years after leading Labour to landslide, Starmer’s popularity has plummeted; outgoing PM says he inherited ‘morally bankrupt’ party, ripped out ‘poison of antisemitism’
By Jill Lawless
Police cuff a shirtless man seen earlier chasing an Asian man and trying to break into a restaurant while holding a large weapon, in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 19, 2026. (Screen capture: X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 21, 2026, 6:59 pm
Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Five hurt in series of assaults by armed man seen chasing an Asian man, trying to break into restaurant; Muslim groups blame ‘political rhetoric that demonizes entire communities’
By Reuters
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with local residents as he visits a housing development in north London, June 19, 2026. (Peter Macdiarmid/Pool Photo via AP)
June 21, 2026, 3:02 pm
UK’s Starmer set to announce timeline for resignation on Monday — report
Embattled British PM likely to announce he’ll step down in autumn, Guardian reports, paving way for former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to succeed him, though others may run
By AP and ToI Staff
Keir Starmer, right, speaks to Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, June 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
June 19, 2026, 10:31 am
Special election win by Starmer rival could lead to UK PM’s fall: 5 key players and where they stand on Israel
Vote won by Andy Burnham seen as proxy battle over Labour’s future, with would-be successors in party positioning themselves to take a run at the premiership. But are they good for the Jews?
By Robert Philpot
Labour party's Andy Burnham speaks after winning the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in Wigan, England, June 19, 2026.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
June 19, 2026, 10:17 am
Labour’s Andy Burnham wins special election, setting up showdown with Starmer to lead the UK
Manchester mayor beats Reform UK candidate in by-election triggered when local MP resigned to let the so-called ‘King of the North’ return to Parliament to challenge unpopular PM
By Jill Lawless
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a press conference to announce government action to protect children online, at Downing Street in central London, June 15, 2026. (Carlos Jasso/ Pool Photo via AP)
June 15, 2026, 1:25 pm
UK PM Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s
British premier says he’s ‘not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children’; kids will be barred from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, but not WhatsApp, Signal
By brian melley
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