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UK Conservative Party MP Greg Smith at the Churchill War Rooms, in London, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
April 20, 2026, 1:55 pm
Iran ‘is our war,’ says UK lawmaker Greg Smith — contrary to PM Starmer’s claims
The new head of the Conservative Friends of Israel lambasts the Labour party’s handling of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, as antisemitism in Britain reaches ‘appalling’ levels
By Robert Philpot
Britain's former Conservative Party Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick shakes hands with Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, after announcing his defection to Reform, during a press conference, in central London on January 15, 2026. (Henry Nicholls/AFP)
January 16, 2026, 8:49 am
Ousted Conservative Party politician joins Nigel Farage’s hard-right Reform UK
Announcement of Robert Jenrick’s move comes hours after his sacking by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch for ‘plotting’ to defect to Reform in a ‘damaging’ way
By AFP
Kemi Badenoch with Robert Jenrick before being announced as the new Conservative Party leader following the vote by party members at 8 Northumberland Avenue in central London, November 3, 2024. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
January 15, 2026, 5:54 pm
UK’s Conservative Party leader fires chief rival after apparent plot to defect
Kemi Badenoch says ‘irrefutable evidence’ revealed Robert Jenrick was trying to bolt party — potentially to Farage’s Reform — in manner ‘designed to be as damaging as possible’
By Pan Pylas
Britain's Member of Parliament Kemi Badenoch speaks after being elected as the new leader of the opposition Conservative Party, in London, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
November 2, 2024, 2:25 pm
UK Conservative Party picks pro-Israel Kemi Badenoch as new leader
Anti-woke politician becomes first Black woman to head a major UK political party, vows to work to bring Tories back to power in wake of July’s election defeat
By AP and ToI Staff
Robert Jenrick attends a commemoration of the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas atrocities, in Hyde Park in London, October 6, 2024. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)
October 25, 2024, 1:52 pm
Hopeful for UK’s Conservative Party leadership runs on a firmly pro-Israel platform
Married to an Israeli, ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick pledges he’ll bring the Tories back to power – and the UK embassy to Jerusalem – if he becomes party chief next week
By Robert Philpot
Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a campaign event in Glasgow on July 3, 2024 on the eve of the the UK general election. (ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
July 4, 2024, 9:45 am
Labour tipped for historic win as UK voters head to the polls
Keir Starmer’s opposition party predicted to win nearly three times as many seats in parliament as ruling Conservatives; key tabloid The Sun backs challenger for prime minister
By Joe JACKSON
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer walks with his wife Victoria at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
July 3, 2024, 1:27 pm
From Israel and its critics to the Day of Rest, Jewish storylines feature in UK election
Labour leader Keir Starmer, predicted to coast to victory on Thursday, appears to have succeeded in persuading Jews to restore support for his party after Corbyn antisemitism era
By Jacob Judah
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) and Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (R). (Photo by Molly DARLINGTON and Andy BUCHANAN / various sources / AFP)
June 4, 2024, 10:58 am
Sunak, Starmer to spar in first of series of TV debates ahead of July’s UK election
For Conservative prime minister, the debate is an opportunity to narrow the lead held by rival’s Labour Party; unclear if Israel-Hamas war will be discussed
By AFP and ToI Staff
Newly elected British Labour MP Chris Webb, right, with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer celebrating at Blackpool Cricket Club, England, May 3, 2024, after being declared winner in the Blackpool South by-election. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
May 3, 2024, 2:15 pm
UK’s Conservatives set for historic loss in local polls; Labour urges general election
Despite opposition party gains, Labour candidates appear to have suffered in Muslim areas as a result of leader Keir Starmer ‘s pro-Israel stance in the conflict in Gaza
By Pan Pylas
Then-Shadow home secretary Diane Abbott addresses anti-Brexit supporters in London, October 19, 2019. (AP Photo/ Alberto Pezzali, File)
March 13, 2024, 8:04 pm
UK Tories say top donor made racist remark about MP who said Jews don’t face racism
Franker Hester acknowledges saying Diane Abbott makes him ‘want to hate all Black women’ was ‘rude,’ but denies comment was racist, as Conservatives pressured to return donations
By Jill Lawless
In this handout photo provided by UK Parliament, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, September 13, 2023. (Maria Unger/UK Parliament via AP)
February 28, 2024, 1:31 pm
UK government boosts security after lawmakers targeted for stances on Israel-Hamas war
MPs should not ‘have to accept that enduring hate crimes, harassment, or threats [are] part of the job,’ interior minister says after surge in antisemitism and Islamophobia
By AFP
British MP Lee Anderson arrives to the annual Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, northern England, on October 2, 2023. (Oli Scarff/AFP)
February 25, 2024, 3:42 am
UK Conservatives suspend ties with MP who said London mayor controlled by Islamists
British ruling party announces step against Lee Anderson after he refused to apologize for saying Sadiq Khan has ‘actually given our capital city away to his mates’
By Agencies
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israeli demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold placards as they protest in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, while a motion in the the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was debated. (Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
February 22, 2024, 8:34 pm
UK Parliament speaker under fire as shambolic ceasefire debate exposes threats to MPs
Lindsay Hoyle admits mistakes in push for separate motions so lawmakers could be free to vote without fear of attack over stances; MP says his parents’ lives were threatened
By AP and ToI Staff
Labour Party candidate Gen Kitchen celebrates with her family after being declared winner in the Wellingborough byelection at the Kettering Leisure Village, Northamptonshire, Friday Feb. 16, 2024. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)
February 16, 2024, 11:04 am
UK Labour wins two seats in special elections, dealing blow to Tories
Under leader Keir Starmer, the left-wing party have been surging in polls while working to root out antisemitism in its ranks
By AP and ToI Staff
Conservative MP Mike Freer in an interview to Sky News outside his constituency office in North London, December 26, 2023. (Screen capture: Sky News. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law.)
February 1, 2024, 5:13 am
Pro-Israel MP in UK says he won’t seek reelection, notes ‘serious threats’ against him
Conservative Mike Freer, who represents London constituency with large Orthodox Jewish population, makes announcement weeks after suspected arson attack on his office
By ToI Staff
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