Labour Party

Jeremy Corbyn encouraged to run for London mayor

Allies of former Labour leader urging him to run for mayor of London.

Keir Starmer defends using Holocaust memorial backdrop in political video

UK Labour leader Starmer defends showing Berlin Holocaust memorial in election video.

Keir Starmer blasted for Holocaust memorial backdrop in political ad

Labour leader walks through the Berlin Holocaust memorial as he mentions “the serious situation in Ukraine” and economic policy.

Labour wins control of London’s most Jewish borough

Majority win for Labour described as a sign that Jewish voters are returning to the party.

UK Labour councillor suspended for sharing Holocaust denial article on Facebook

London borough councillor running for reelection allegedly shared Nazi propaganda article that called the Holocaust a hoax.

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer hosts official from Israeli Labor party

The move is designed to underline the contrast between Starmer's Labour and Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour.

UK Labour MP slammed for using Ukraine war to condemn Israel

UK Labour MP uses Ukraine invasion as a pretext for attacking Israel in parliamentary debate, comparing Israel to Russia.

UK Labour moving to deselect Jeremy Corbyn as MP

Party insiders meeting to find ways to stop ex-leader Corbyn from running for the party in the seat he has held since 1983.

Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone denied bid to join Green Party

Livingstone's attempt to join the Greens and run for London mayor is rejected by the party, reportedly due to past comments about Hitler.

Britain: Corbyn's bid to be restored as Labour MP rejected

Labour’s ruling body rejects former leader's bid to be restored as MP.

UK Labour councillor claims Starmer 'following commands from Israel'

Labour suspends councillor who accused Starmer of "following commands from Israel" and wished for the return of former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Keir Starmer’s Labour anti-Semitism problem

Like so many liberals, he selects aspects of issues that conform to his idealistic viewpoint, blanking out those that undermine it. Op-ed.

Study reveals UK Labour Party's obsessive anti-Israel tweeting

New study by British anti-extremism group finds that Labour Party’s elite are "obsessed" with posting anti-Israel tweets.

'Obsessed': UK's Labour brands Israel as 'apartheid state'

Despite mounting domestic issues, the UK's Labour Party continues its obsession with Israel and Jews.

UK Labour party approves new review process for anti-Semitism

British Labour party approves new process under which complaints about anti-Semitism will be reviewed by an independent committee.

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.

Ken Loach, Labour and anti-Semitism revisited

The Guardian ran a piece on Loach, with no reference to his anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism or his infamous BBC interview.Op-ed.

Suspended UK Labour politician's return ignites backlash

Pending return of Labour councillor suspended over allegations of online anti-Semitic material sparks outrage among Labour councillors.

British film director claims: Labour party is in a 'witch hunt'

Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over anti-Semitism.

Move within UK Labour Party to reinstate Jeremy Corbyn as MP

Former leader was suspended from the party last year for claiming internal party anti-Semitism was “dramatically overstated.”

UK activist: Not sure what I'm protesting but I oppose Israel

A woman holding a sign apparently handed out by organizers at an anti-Israel rally in the UK says she doesn't actually know what it means.

UK Labour to ban 1,000 members who refuted that party had anti-Semitism problem

The party's executive expected to vote on Tuesday to expel four far left groups loyal to former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

UK Labour MP sparks outrage for appearance at anti-Semitic rally

MP gives speech at pro-Palestinian rally where crowd chants "khybar ya yahud” battle cry for attacking Jews and Israelis.

Labour Party leader to UK PM: Recognize the “State of Palestine”

Sir Keir Starmer urges PM Johnson use G7 summit to advocate for "end to the occupation and a recognized sovereign Palestinian state."

UK Labour MP accuses Israel of “war crimes” and “murder”

MP also claims UK selling weapons to Israel for “war crimes that killed children in Gaza.”

Annti-Semitism stalks the streets of Britain. Does Labour bear responsibility?

A brazen attempt to intimidate UK Jews in broad daylight, whipped up by one-sided media and agitation legitimised by political figures.Op-ed

UK Labour Party suspends 16 over antisemitism complaints ahead of local elections

Party acts to remove candidates at last minute after receiving complaints of past antisemitic behavior.

Labour Party panel on anti-Semitism chaired by official who covered up anti-Semitism

Investigation into allegations Labour councillor accused Jewish colleague of worshipping money chaired by "anti-Semitism denier."

Report into UK Labour Party anti-Semitism will not be sent to equality commission

Investigation into handling of anti-Semitism complaints by Labour Party will not be handed over to the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

Former UK Labour leader to begin High Court bid to overturn suspension

Jeremy Corbyn will next week begin his High Court attempt to overturn his suspension from the Labour Party.

UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer refuses to allow Jeremy Corbyn back into party

Following Corbyn's "apology" for anti-Semitism under his watch, Labour Party readmitted Corbyn, but Starmer has effectively vetoed the move.

Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour Party

Former Labour party leader suspended after belittling report on party's response to anti-Semitism under his leadhership.

UK Labour leader reiterates commitment to 'root out' anti-Semitism

British Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.

Former UK lawmaker John Mann: 'We need a lot more with the spirit of the Maccabees'

John Mann, a non-Jewish Brexit supporter, is the UK’s loudest critic of anti-Semitism.

UK Labour Party pays damages in anti-Semitism lawsuit

The Labour Party of today is trying hard to show it's different from the Labour Party of last year.

UK's Labour agrees on payout to anti-Semitism whisteblowers

Party apologizes for "defamatory and false allegations" against whistleblowers who in 2019 exposed its handling of anti-Semitism claims.

Anti-Semitism gets you fired at Labour, but hired by The New York Times

What does a new NYT editor have in common with two of Jeremy Corbyn’s most prominent supporters? A willingness to spread anti-Semitic myths.

UK Labour leader sacks top colleague over anti-Semitism

'Restoring trust with the Jewish community is a number one priority, and anti-Semitism takes many forms,' Labour's Keir Starmer says.

Jews and the UK Labour Party - what lies ahead?

More anti-Israel stalwarts blame Zionists, Jews for Corbyn loss

European anti-Israel activists lament defeat of British Labour party, blame 'Zionist' attacks on Jeremy Corbyn.