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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 573

UK politics

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 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
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
Britain's incoming Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer, walks to the podium to address the nation after his general election victory, outside 10 Downing Street in London on July 5, 2024. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
July 5, 2024, 6:03 pm
‘Country first, party second’: New PM Starmer tells Britons, My government will serve you
Speaking at 10 Downing Street after huge election win, Labour leader calls public service ‘a privilege’, promises to run UK ‘guided only by the determination to serve your interest’
By 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 5, 2024, 5:32 pm
Victoria Starmer: The Jewish, low-profile wife of the new UK prime minister
An ex-lawyer who intends to keep working for the NHS, she has largely shunned the spotlight and given no interviews since her husband became Labour leader
By Marie Heuclin
Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty launch the Conservatives' general election manifesto in Silverstone, England, on June 11, 2024. (Benjamin Cremel, Pool Photo via AP)
June 16, 2024, 3:06 pm
10 contests for Israel supporters to watch in the UK’s July 4 general election
High-flying young Jewish candidates, pro-Palestinian activists and a former Labour leader booted from his party vie for votes ahead of the polls
By Robert Philpot
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, right, and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer pass through the Peer's Lobby to attend the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London, November 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)
May 29, 2024, 4:21 pm
What part will UK Jews play in the country’s July 4 general election?
Once wracked by antisemitism, a cleaned-up Labour Party looks set to unseat the Tories on July 4, but strongly anti-Israel opponents may siphon votes from moderate Keir Starmer
By Robert Philpot
A Palestinian flag flaps in the air by a message reading 'Stop bombs' projected on Big Ben (the Elizabeth Tower), at the Palace of Westminster, in London on February 21, 2024. (Henry Nicholls/AFP)
March 16, 2024, 8:41 pm
Report: UK group probed for urging Muslim civil servants to spread anti-Israel views
Civil Service Muslim Network suspended by deputy PM pending findings; its webinars found to portray Gaza war as fight between ‘good’ Hamas and ‘evil’ Israel, use antisemitic tropes
By ToI Staff
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
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold placards as they protest in Parliament Square in London on February 21, 2024, during an Opposition Day motion in the House of Commons calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (Henry Nicholls/AFP)
February 23, 2024, 4:55 pm
Who rules the UK, parliament or the mob? Intimidation over Gaza threatens British democracy
There were a number of troubling things about Wednesday night’s debate on a Gaza ceasefire in the House of Commons – but most alarming is the fear for MPs’ safety
By Robert Philpot
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
Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, February. 15 2023. (Jane Barlow/Pool via AP/File)
June 11, 2023, 8:12 pm
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in party finance probe
Spokesperson says ex-first minister is cooperating with police investigation of use of 600,000 pounds ($754,000) intended for Scottish independence campaign
By Jill Lawless
In this file photo taken on May 24, 2022 Britain's then prime minister Boris Johnson adjusts his tie at the start of a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London. Johnson announced his resignation as an MP on June 9, 2023, accusing a parliamentary probe into the 'Partygate' scandal of driving him out. (Daniel Leal/Pool/AFP)
June 9, 2023, 11:41 pm
Boris Johnson quits as MP after probe shows he misled Parliament about COVID parties
Former PM resigns with an angry tirade after being told he would be sanctioned; claims he’s been hounded, hints he’ll try to return
By Jill Lawless
File: Then-British prime minister Boris Johnson and his adviser Dominic Cummings, left, leave 10 Downing Street in London, and get in a car together to go to the Houses of Parliament, Oct. 28, 2019 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
April 23, 2023, 10:48 am
‘I am the Fuhrer,’ Boris Johnson said to have told adviser who overstepped role
Report says in 2019 scandal-ridden premier felt insulted as Dominic Cummings tried to keep him out of the loop, leading to outburst
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Raab has resigned after an independent investigation into complaints that he bullied civil servants. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant file)
April 21, 2023, 1:56 pm
UK deputy prime minister Raab resigns after bullying investigation
Raab says probe that found that he was abusive toward staff members during previous stint in office was ‘flawed’ and he ‘behaved professionally at all times’
By brian melley and Jill Lawless
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