Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak to resign today after devastating election loss

Outgoing British PM to present resignation to King Charles today after Labour Party wins majority of 410 seats in Parliament, step down as head of Conservative Party.

Herzog congratulates Starmer:

'I look forward to working together with him'

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Britain’s Labour Party after it won the parliamentary elections, expresses appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Sunak concedes defeat

Labour Party achieves landslide victory in Britain

Labour predicted to win 410 seats. The Conservatives headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are predicted to crash to 131 seats.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

British Jews see uncertain future as Labour expected to win big

Chaim, a young Jew from London, tells Arutz Sheva that while Jews are not too worried about the current leader of the projected ruling party, there is a fear of who may replace him as the party is thought to still have anti-semitic elements.

British PM Sunak calls election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls national election that his Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party.

Britain:

Blow to the Right, Labour loses votes because of war in Gaza

Local elections in Britain reflected polls indicating a loss to the Conservative party in next year's elections | Labor Party also loses votes after refusing to call on Israel to reach a permanent ceasefire.

Britain:

Illegal immigrants to be deported to Rwanda this summer

After months of political wrangling, British PM announced that deportations of illegal immigrants will begin within 10-12 weeks.

Sunak in Passover greeting:

'My thoughts are with hostages an families of Oct. victims'

British PM notes the families who will have empty seats in Passover greeting, says UK will continue to support Israel against attacks such as the recent Iranian attack.

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures

UK government announces sanctions on 7 individuals and 6entities who have enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including Iran's recent attack on Israel.

British PM:

'We fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran'

PM Sunak called Iran's threats against Israel 'unacceptable' and noted that 'we are taking action ourselves to make sure we can protect the UK against threats from Iran.'

British Prime Minister:

'This terrible war must end'

Six months since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the war between Israel and Hamas is "terrible" and "must end".

UK Lawyers for Israel rebut anti-Israel letter to PM Sunak

A letter to PM Sunak was published signed by a number of UK lawyers urging their Government to stop selling arms to Israel and to continue sending money to UNRWA, claiming that otherwise it may be in breach of international law. UK Lawyers for Israel responded.

Report:

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak threatens in conversation with Netanyahu to declare Israel in violation of international law unless more aid allowed into Gaza.

UK heading to elections?

Report: Members of ruling party threaten to defect

Amid the ongoing sluggish Conservative Party polls, Britain's Prime Minister has said that if 10 members defect, he will bring parliamentary elections forward.

Report:

UK Conservatives seek to replace Sunak with Johnson

Conservative MPs in Britain launch a new drive to remove Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the top of their list as his replacement.

Due to spike in antisemitism:

UK increases security funding for Jewish community

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces 54 million pounds in new funding to protect Jewish communities against antisemitism over the next four years.

British PM:

'Mob rule is replacing democratic rule'

British govt. announces millions in funding for increased security for MPs, new regulations empowering police as politicians face growing threats from anti-Israel extremists.

Sunak to Netanyahu:

'Deeply concerned about loss of lives in Gaza'

British Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, expresses UK's concern on "potentially devastating humanitarian impact" of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

British PM:

'Intimidating' anti-Israel protests 'will not stand'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces series of measures police will be empowered to take if anti-Israel protests following October 7 turn intimidating or violent.

British PM:

'Ceasefire only with removal of Hamas'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responds to demand of GreenPary MP that the UK call for immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by listing his conditions for such a ceasefire.

Report:

Netanyahu sought to pressure Egypt to take in displaced Gazans

Washington Post reports that Netanyahu asked Biden, Sunak and Macron to pressure Egypt to open its borders to Gazans, but was rejected.

The West has gone mad - and evil

What is this evil acid that corrodes Western humanism, and where does it come from? Opinion.

Is Britain going wobbly on Israel?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been outmaneuvered by the poisonously anti-Israel liberal establishment.Opinion.

Suella Braverman removed from post as UK Home Secretary

The staunchly pro-Jewish secretary was accused of undermining the operational independence of - and public confidence in - the police.

British PM:

'It sickens me to think Jews are looking over their shoulders'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemns increase in antisemitic incidents in the UK: We will not stand for this.

Joint int'l statement:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism'

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

UK PM Sunak:

UK surveillance aircraft ensuring Hezbollah doesn't receive arms

In a special interview, PM Sunak says UK intelligence investigating Gaza hospital explosion.

Rishi Sunak:

'We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself'

British PM Rishi Sunak holds joint press briefing with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, following series of meetings during two-day visit.

Rishi Sunak:

We'll support your efforts to ensure safe return of all hostages

British PM Sunak meets Israeli Pres. Herzog, discussing BBC's bias and promising to work to bring hostages home safely.

British PM meets families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza

'We’re determined to secure the release of the hostages taken by Hamas terrorists,' British PM Rishi Sunak promises.

British PM arrives in Israel: 'We stand with you'

British PM Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel in a show of solidarity for the Jewish State.

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

British Prime Minister will land in Israel on Thursday morning, meet Netanyahu and Herzog.

Address by the Chief Rabbi - Pray for Israel

The United Synagogue, The Office of the Chief Rabbi and the Rabbinic Council of the United Synagogue held an evening of prayer.

British PM:

'Hamas are not freedom fighters, they are terrorists'

British PM Rishi Sunak attends vigil for victims of Hamas attacks at synagogue in London: I stand with Israel.

'I will always stand with you'

British PM wishes the Jewish community Shana Tova

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: British Jews play an integral part in the success of this nation.

Man arrested for spying for China in British Parliament

British authorities still have not confirmed the suspect's identity. The arrest was months ago, but has only been published now.

Britain:

Jewish lawmaker Grant Shapps to serve as defense secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak taps Grant Shapps to be the first Jewish defense secretary in nearly three decades.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

Protests expected as Netanyahu flies to London

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves for state visit to Britain and meetings with his UK counterpart, Rishi Sunak.

Hundreds of Israelis to demonstrate against Netanyahu in London

PM to meet British counterpart tomorrow night to discuss Iranian threat. Israelis living in London to protest judicial reforms.

'Honor the martyrs':

Pro-Palestinian activists stage rally outside UK PM's residence

Angry demonstrators honor terrorists, call for intifada and armed resistance, and accuse PM Rishi Sunak of 'apartheid.'

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 PM to back legislation for national Holocaust memorial

National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre will be built next to parliament as a place to reflect on the murder of 6 million Jews.

UK PM to visit Israel to mark 75 years of UK-Israel relations

PM Netanyahu speaks with British PM Rishi Sunak, thanks him for British vote on ICJ, decision to declare IRG a terror org.

Proposed UK campus free speech czar critic of IHRA definition

Cambridge academic points to examples of pro-Palestinian activism when talking about why free speech is necessary on university campuses.

Watch: British PM's awkward encounter with homeless man

While serving breakfast to people in a homeless shelter, Rishi Sunak made an embarrassing gaffe that didn't go unnoticed.

Rishi Sunak to visit Israel next year on its 75th anniversary

British prime minister tells Jewish audience he will visit Israel in 2023, stresses tough stance against Iran and IRGC.

Britain's new PM cancels plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

Prime Minister's office confirms that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has abandoned his predecessor's plans to move UK embassy to Jerusalem.

The new UK prime minister's record on Israel

Where does Rishi Sunak, new UK prime minister, stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

Rashi? Biden mispronounces incoming British PM's name

Both the President and his spokeswoman had trouble with the Sunak's name, while congratulating the incoming leader.

Rishi Sunak to take over as Britain's PM

The 42-year-old former Minister of Finance has won over 50% of his party's votes in a run-off with his sole rival.

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

Watch:

UK leadership debate cut short after moderator faints on air

Live debate between the two candidates vying to succeed Boris Johnson comes to dramatic end after moderator faints.

Britain:

Race to replace Johnson down to two

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are the two finalists in election to become head of Conservative Party.