Britain: Labour lawmaker suspended over remarks on Jews
Labour Party suspends lawmaker Diane Abbott over claims that prejudice experienced by Jewish people was not the same as racism.
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Britain: Labour MP apologizes after calling Israeli government 'fascist'
British Labour MP Kim Johnson apologizes after calling the Israeli government "fascist" while asking PM Sunak a question.
UK Labour councillor slammed for joining ‘From the river to the sea’ chant
Previously suspended councillor participating in “From the river to the sea” chant at protest alongside Jeremy Corbyn.
UK Labour leader on Corbyn reinstatement: Another painful day for the Jewish community
British Labour leader Keir Starmer responds to reinstatement of his predecessor.
British Labour party to apologize to anti-Semitism whistleblowers
British Labour party poised to make formal apology to anti-Semitism whistleblowers as part of a settlement.
UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'
Lawmaker for Britain’s Labour party says UK should boycott products from Judea and Samaria if Israel goes ahead with sovereignty plan.
Three Jewish lawmakers return to UK Labour party
Three Jewish lawmakers who left Labour party over anti-Semitism problem under Corbyn say they are rejoining the party.
UK’s new Labour chief has failed to crack down on anti-Semitism, British Jewish groups say
Despite new Labour UK chief's vow to combat anti-Semitism, UK Jewish groups say Keir Starmer has failed to turn words into action.
New UK Labour leader vows to address the 'disgrace of anti-Semitism'
Keir Starmer speaks to Jewish leaders, vows to set up an independent complaints process for anti-Semitism in the party.
Keir Starmer elected new UK Labour party leader
New Labour leader pledges to fight anti-Semitism, 'engage constructively' with government.
UK Labour rivals take on anti-Semitism at first debate
Five Labour party hopefuls discuss anti-Semitism and their thoughts on British PM Johnson.
Britain: Labour candidate Keir Starmer promises to end anti-Semitism if elected
Keir Starmer, candidate for Labour party leader, says he supports 'chucking out' anti-Semitic party members.
British Labour MPs: Anti-Semitism among reasons for election failure
British Labour MPs who lost their seats cite party's "unwillingness" to stand up to anti-Semitism as one issue that led to election loss.
British politician urged to apologize for anti-Semitic remark
Nearly 90 peers call on Jenny Tonge to apologize for post claiming the Chief Rabbi “must be dancing in the street” after Labour defeat.
Irish journalist apologizes for anti-Semitic tweet
Irish Times journalist Kitty Holland apologizes after tweeting that Corbyn's defeat in Britain was "a great result for Zionism".
French far-left leader blames Likud for Corbyn's defeat
Jean-Luc Melenchon blames "networks of influence from Likud" for British Labour leader's loss in last week's election.
British politician: Chief Rabbi must be dancing in the street
Baroness Jenny Tonge says "pro-Israel lobby" won the British election by lying about Labour leader.
How did Britain’s Labour Party become a hotbed of anti-Semitism?
Labour's moderate elites lost control of their own party to radical fringe elements following attempts to 'democratize' the party.
Former London Mayor: The Jewish vote wasn't very helpful
Ken Livingstone, who was ousted from Labour over anti-Semitic remarks, hints Jewish vote contributed to Labour's defeat.
Corbyn to step down following election defeat
Labour leader says it was a "disappointing night" after party projected to win just 191 seats, its worst showing since the 1930s.
UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology
The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.
Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity
British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.
Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community
British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.
British Chief Rabbi blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism
In op-ed ahead of December election, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis says "poison" has taken root in Labour party.
Corbyn would suspend arms sales to Israel if elected
Labour manifesto says party would suspend sale of arms to Israel due to "violation of the human rights of Palestinian civilians".
Did Labour member help members dodge anti-Semitism probe?
UK Labour Party member accused of running secret Facebook group to help party members defend themselves against anti-Semitism accusations.
Prominent non-Jews won't vote for Labour due to anti-Semitism
Two dozen prominent Britons announce they will not be voting for the Labour Party due to its ongoing anti-Semitism controversy.
British journalist: Corbyn as PM strikes fear among Jews
Leading British Jewish journalist says Jews concerned by prospect of Labour leader as PM but would not leave the country.
UK Labour candidate withdraws over anti-Semitic remark
Labour candidate pulls out of election race for calling a Jewish councillor "Shylock".
Corbyn ally resigns, cites 'witch hunt'
Labour lawmaker who was suspended and then readmitted will run as independent in December 12 election.
UK Labour's deputy leader steps down
Tom Watson was known for being at odds with Jeremy Corbyn over the anti-Semitism in the party.
Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again
Dame Margaret Hodge, who criticized Labour leader over anti-Semitis, reselected by her local party to run again.
Jewish Labour MP could be ousted on Yom Kippur
Veteran Jewish MP from Britain’s Labour party faces no-confidence vote which is scheduled for Erev Yom Kippur.
Corbyn blasted for video featuring pro-Hamas activist
UK Labour leader sparks outrage following Rosh Hashanah video including activist who led public Jewish prayer for Hamas terrorists.
Labour MP who criticized Corbyn could lose her seat
Margaret Hodge, who confronted Jeremy Corbyn over anti-Semitism in Labour, triggered for reselection contest.
UK Labour party to discuss anti-Semitism...on Shabbat
British Labour party under fire for scheduling a discussion on the anti-Semitism in the party on Shabbat.
British Labour MP resigns over handling of anti-Semitism
Labour MP John Mann resigns from Parliament in protest at Corbyn's failure to tackle anti-Semitism within the party.
Labour expels member who claimed MP was bought by Israeli lobby
Ian Humphries referred to claims of Labour's anti-Semitism as 'bourgeois lies and propaganda.'
Anti-Semitism in Labour Party is "fueled" by Twitter accounts
A report by a Jewish watchdog group identifies 36 Twitter accounts which are the 'engine room' of denying Labour anti-Semitism.
Footage shows Corbyn at 2009 anti-Israel rally
British Labour leader in hot water following revelation that he attended a 2009 protest march that likened Israel to Nazi Germany.
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