Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 431

UK Labour Party

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses members at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Sept. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
September 24, 2024, 8:34 pm
UK’s Starmer calls for ‘return of the sausages’ instead of hostages in speech gaffe
British PM interrupted by heckler asking about Gazan children; ‘This guy’s obviously got a pass from the 2019 conference,’ he responds
By Agencies and ToI Staff
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers remarks at the Holocaust Educational Trust's annual appeal dinner, Sep. 16, 2024. (Screenshot via YouTube/via JTA)
September 20, 2024, 7:44 am
UK’s Starmer pledges to build Holocaust memorial, mandate Holocaust education
Citing antisemitism spike post-Oct. 7, British PM pledges to build long-awaited memorial next to parliament ‘proudly, unapologetically’; says he will visit Auschwitz
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session in parliament in London, July 24, 2024. (AP/Frank Augstein)
July 26, 2024, 12:06 pm
UK confirms it will retract objection to ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant
British government says it’s for the court to decide on; senior Israeli official says move ‘contrary to justice and truth, violates the right of all democracies to fight terrorism’
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at the European Political Community meeting, at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, southern England, on July 18, 2024. (Stefan Rousseau/AFP)
July 21, 2024, 4:57 pm
UK’s Starmer swept the July 4 election. But how much did his stance on Gaza cost him?
Britain’s Labour lost a fair share of Muslim votes even as it sailed to victory in the national poll. New research suggests the party’s support for Israel wasn’t solely to blame
By Robert Philpot
A virtual model of the proposed Holocaust memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens outside the UK Parliament. (Screen capture/YouTube)
July 20, 2024, 6:22 pm
New UK government commits to building Holocaust memorial next to Parliament in London
Pledging to build contentious project, British government says everything must be done to ensure Holocaust is not forgotten, and to fight antisemitism and all forms of hatred
By Reuters
Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy leaves at the end of a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London on July 9, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
July 19, 2024, 4:31 pm
British FM announces new Labour government to restore UNRWA funding
David Lammy says he ‘was appalled’ by Israeli accusations of UNRWA complicity in October 7 ‘but the UN took these allegations seriously’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leader of the Labour Party, and his wife Victoria pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in London on July 5, 2024 (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
July 7, 2024, 6:36 pm
UK’s Starmer to Netanyahu: There is ‘urgent need’ for Gaza ceasefire
New British premier also urges return of all hostages, more aid for Gazans; tells Israeli PM he hopes to deepen ‘close relationship’ between countries after landslide win last week
By Lazar Berman
Britain's incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leader of the Labour Party, addresses the nation after his general election victory, outside 10 Downing Street in London on July 5, 2024 (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
July 5, 2024, 7:22 pm
UK’s Starmer promises ‘government of service’ as he takes power after Labour landslide
With almost all results in, Labour wins 412 seats in 650-seat House of Commons; Conservatives drop to 121, their worst result ever
By brian melley and Jill Lawless
Pro-Palestinian protester holds a megaphone ahead of a march in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, in London, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
July 5, 2024, 3:24 pm
Despite huge UK win, Labour party struggled against some pro-Palestinian candidates
Senior figure Jonathan Ashworth loses seat to pro-Gaza independent as UK’s new ruling party underperforms in areas with large Muslim populations; Corbyn wins seat as independent
By Reuters
Britain's Labour Party Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive in Downing Street and greet supporters in London, Friday, July 5, 2024. Labour leader Stammer won the general election on July 4, and was appointed Prime Minster by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, after the party won a landslide victory. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
July 5, 2024, 1:35 pm
Herzog, Netanyahu congratulate Starmer, pledge to further UK-Israel friendship
Israeli Labor head Yair Golan welcomes ‘sister party’ chief as next UK PM, while former party leader Michaeli says Israel should ‘also make the necessary change’ at home
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech at a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London early on July 5, 2024. (AP/Kin Cheung)
July 5, 2024, 6:03 am
UK’s Labour wins landslide election victory; incoming PM Starmer: Change begins now
Conservatives projected to suffer historic losses; incumbent Rishi Sunak concedes; right-wing Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wins seat at 7th attempt
By Shira Silkoff and Agencies
Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks to the media during an election campaign stop near Milton Keynes, England, on July 1, 2024. (AP/Kin Cheung)
July 5, 2024, 3:40 am
What will the UK’s foreign policy look like under a Labour government?
After 14 years out of power, Labour party pledges policies of ‘progressive realism’ both in Europe and further afield; will push for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages
By Helen Rowe
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
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks during a live TV debate, hosted by The BBC, in Nottingham, on June 26, 2024, in the build-up to the UK general election on July 4. (Phil Noble / POOL / AFP)
July 2, 2024, 3:38 pm
How UK’s Starmer shook off predecessor Corbyn’s far-left legacy — and unpopularity
On the verge of a sweeping win, the Labour Party is very different from the one pummeled at the polls in 2019, and Jewish Brits are as pleased as any about it
By Robert Philpot
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.