Britain

Ex PM Gordon Brown: Labour party has let British Jews down

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces that he has joined the Jewish Labour Movement, laments tolerance for anti-Semitism.

Ex-PM: Labour has failed British Jews

Former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown slams current Labour leadership, accuses party of 'letting Jews down' on anti-Semitism.

British lawmakers reject four Brexit alternatives

Britain expected to leave EU on April 12 without a deal, after lawmakers reject four alternatives to the government's Brexit plan.

Former London Mayor:

'It's not anti-Semitic to hate the Jews of Israel'

Ken Livingstone says allegations of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party are “lies and smears” meant to bring down party leader Corbyn.

London police launch manhunt after string of stabbing attacks

Authorities in British capital searching for serial stabber after four people wounded in series of attacks in north London.

Again: British lawmakers reject Brexit deal

For the third time, British lawmakers reject PM May's Brexit deal.

Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld awarded top British honor

Survivor who escaped on kindertransport wins British award for helping Holocaust education.

Three ex-Labour members arrested over anti-Semitism

British police arrest three people near London suspected of inciting anti-Semitic hatred in the Labour Party’s ranks.

Passenger plane lands safely - in the wrong country

British Airways passengers shocked to find out they had landed in the wrong country on Monday.

US: Labour Party's record on anti-Semitism a national disgrace

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasts Britain's Labour Party over its anti-Semitism record, calling it a 'national disgrace'.

Israeli-American rabbi barred from entering UK

Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi, a controversial Israeli-born lecturer living in Monsey, barred from entering the UK for speaking tour.

Ex-Scottish MP blasted over anti-Israel cartoon

Ex-Labour MP caught in scandal after sharing cartoon portraying Israel as a dog, just days after local leaders vowed to fight anti-Semitism.

British university rejects IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Leeds University Union votes against motion calling on the British institution to fight anti-Semitism.

Saudi Arabia welcomes British ban of Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia says British decision to outlaw the political wing of Hezbollah is an "important and constructive" step.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

UK Labour suspends MP over anti-Semitism comments

Chris Williamson, a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, suspended after saying Labour was "too apologetic" over anti-Semitism allegations.

Labour MP: We're too apologetic about anti-Semitism

British MP close to Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn says his party has has 'given up too much ground, been too apologetic' about anti-Semitism.

London: Elderly Jewish man assaulted in apparent hate crime

'Are you Jewish?' assailant checked if elderly man was Jewish before punching him in the face.

British Labour party against Hezbollah terrorism designation

Labour party demands British Home secretary provide more evidence Hezbollah is a terrorist organization after government blacklists group.

Israel welcomes British move to ban Hezbollah 'political wing'

Foreign Minister Katz praises Britain's decision to outlaw Hezbollah terror organization in its entirety, calling on UN to follow suit.

Lebanon: British decision on Hezbollah won't impact relations

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister says Britain’s decision to blacklist Hezbollah's political arm will not impact bilateral relations.

'No difference between Nasrallah and Iranian threat'

Acting Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz praises British government decision to recognize all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

UK announces ban on Hezbollah terror group's political wing

British government announces plans to extend ban of Hezbollah to group's 'political wing'.

Britain to ban Hezbollah's political wing

British Home Secretary reportedly to ban the political wing of Hezbollah to prevent its supporters from parading its flag on UK streets.

UK Labour MP apologizes for blaming Israel for party split

After Labour MP suggested it was 'possible' Israel was behind departure of 8 MPs from the party, lawmaker walks back comments.

Eighth British Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism

Joan Ryan quits Labour Party, citing a "culture of anti-Jewish racism".

Britain and Israel sign trade agreement

New continuity agreement will see British businesses and consumers benefitting from continued trade with Israel after the UK leaves EU.

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Britain: Anti-Semitism at record high for third straight year

Number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in the United Kingdom rose to 1,652 in 2018, according to annual CST report.

British Jewish historian Simon Schama knighted

UK Jewish historian, best-known as host of popular documentary series and author of 18 books, awarded knighthood at Buckingham Palace.

Labour MPs demand data on anti-Semitism within the party

Labour lawmakers pass motion demanding leaders reveal data regarding complaints of anti-Semitism within the party.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

Despite star power, boycotting Israel has little appeal in UK

Just 10% of Brits back BDS agenda against Israel, despite backing of celebrities like Roger Waters and Brian Eno.

British Foreign Secretary: 1939 White Paper a 'black moment'

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt slams British policy which prevented Jews from being able to flee the Holocaust.

British cultural figures call for boycott of Eurovision

Group of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel.

'The Church can do more to fight anti-Semitism'

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says growing anti-Semitism not just due to Muslim immigration. 'Christians are to blame as well.'

British Labour reinstates MP suspended over anti-Semitism

Former MP Jim Sheridan reinstated following investigation into comments about Jews made online.

Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the Holocaust

New poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.

British spiritual leaders urge unity on Holocaust Day

Archbishop of Canterbury, British Chief Rabbi and prominent imam sign joint letter on the occasion of International Holocaust Memorial Day.

May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me

British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.

British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis

Deputy leader of British Labour party says Paralympic qualifiers in Malaysia should be cancelled if the country refuses entry to Israelis.

Holocaust victims laid to rest in Britain

Remains of six Holocaust victims killed in Auschwitz laid to rest 22 years after being sent to Imperial War Museum in London.

Queen of England's husband in traffic accident

Duke of Edinburgh not injured in collision while driving a Range Rover.

IAF, British Air Force to hold joint training exercise

Israel's air force invited to joint training exercise with UK.

Theresa May survives no-confidence vote

British government holds on by 19-vote margin one day after crushing defeat in vote on Brexit deal.

British Parliament votes down Brexit deal

Brexit deal defeated by record-breaking 230 vote margin in stinging rebuke to PM May.

'Jew Ghetto': Vandals target Jewish community in small UK town

Locals shocked to discover vandals spray-painted 'Jew Ghetto', Star of David in small English town with significant Jewish population.

Manchester stabbing suspect assessed for mental health issues

Suspect in stabbing of three people at Manchester Victoria train station assessed for mental health issues but police not ruling out terror.

Three wounded in stabbing attack in Manchester

Knifeman who reportedly shouted "Allah" stabs three people at Victoria Station before being arrested.

BDS win: British bank to divest from Israeli arms maker

Largest European bank to divest from Israel's Elbit corporation over alleged 'human rights issues.'

British Labour official: Anti-Semitism result of 'lazy thinking'

Shadow foreign secretary of British Labour party argues anti-Semitism is partly result of pro-PA activists equating Jews with Israel.

Man who injured officers in London found not guilty of terror

Man found not guilty of terror charge after he injured police officers outside London’s Buckingham Palace while he was armed with a sword.

Senior Labour lawmaker quits over inaction on anti-Semitism

Veteran Labour MP bolts from party, citing failure to combat anti-Semitism.

UK neo-Nazi who studied in yeshiva sentenced to prison

Adam Thomas who once studied in Jerusalem yeshiva but later named son after Adolf Hitler, sentenced to six years in prison.

Labour UK official: Jews responsible for all wars in the world

Regional organizer for Labour party suspended after he accused Jews of being 'responsible for all wars in the world.'

British PM survives confidence vote

Theresa May wins confidence vote by majority of 200 to 117 and is immune from a leadership challenge for a year.

Theresa May will not seek reelection

British PM says will step down after current term as Brexit deal's fate remains unknown.

Report: May puts Brexit on hold

British PM warns failure to approve Brexit deal could topple government, bring Jeremy Corbyn to power.

Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah

Germany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah.

Labour UK threatens anti-Semitism whistle-blowers

'Labour leadership intimidating those trying to fight anti-Semitism', group affiliated with Labour claims.