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Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

Burnham pledged to use his premiership as a "circuit-breaker for Britain," arguing that a new model was needed to rebuild the country, which has been in political turmoil since 2016.

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Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026.
Member of Parliament Abtisam Mohamed looks on on the day Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a ministerial statement on Hamas' October 7 attack anniversary and the Middle East at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, October 7, 2024.

British lawmakers press government for immediate ban on Israeli West Bank settlement imports

“If settlements are illegal, why have we not made an outright ban on trade? What exactly is it that we’re waiting for?” said Abtisam Mohamed, a Labour politician.

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Archbishop Sarah Mullally addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 in London, England; illustrative

Church of England votes in favor of text calling Israel a ‘colonial enterprise built on racism’

On Sunday, it debated Motion GS 2451A, 'Standing in solidarity for a just peace in Israel and Palestine', brought by the Carlisle Diocesan.

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Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, arrives at Millbank studios in Westminster, central London, on July 2, 2026.

UK Jewish groups express concern as the likely next PM Andy Burnham criticizes Israel over Gaza

Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s early Gaza response and called for greater pressure on Israel, prompting British Jewish leaders to raise concerns over his remarks.

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Israeli students win international debate competition

Winners Tamar Ben Meir and Hadar Goldberg from the Tel Aviv University Debate Team took the gold at the competition's finals on Friday.

AUGUST 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tamar Ben Meir speaking at the event's finals

Jewish security organization foils terror threat against Labour MP

The Community Security Trust flagged an individual who regularly posts antisemitic and extremist far-right content online.

AUGUST 6, 2022ByARIELLA MARSDEN
MP Ian Byrne.

UK's Boris Johnson wins confidence vote but suffers big rebellion

Such is the anger that the party triggered a challenge, forcing an anonymous vote of confidence in a leader who had once seemed unassailable.

JUNE 6, 2022ByREUTERS
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, January 12, 2022.

Ukraine warns of war profiteers after UK DM's fake call from 'Ukrainian PM'

Shortly after Wallace's announcement, Ukraine's ministry of defence released a statement warning foreign governments to be wary of hoaxes by those who "seek to profit off human suffering."

MARCH 17, 2022ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a statement on Ukraine, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, March 9, 2022.

Charlotte Nichols may soon be UK Labour Party’s only Jewish female MP

Nichols is a rising star best known for speaking her mind on a range of topics — from social justice to women’s issues to whether it’s ok to beat up Nazis.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022ByOLIVIA FLETCHER/JTA
Charlotte Nichols speaks during the weekly question time debate in Parliament in London, Britain, March 17, 2021.

Jeremy Corbyn barred from rejoining UK Labour Party

The opposition leader for the better part of the 2010s was suspended by the party in October 2020 after his party was accused of systematic antisemitism.

JANUARY 26, 2022ByBEN ZION GAD
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts after the General Election results of the Islington North constituency were announced

UK gov't denies corruption accusations about Conservative Party donors

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government has been embroiled in a corruption row over the past week after allegations that major party donors were offered seats in parliament.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement at Downing Street after winning the general election, in London, Britain, December 13, 2019.

On This Day: The Gunpowder Plot to assassinate the King of England is foiled

A gang of Catholics conspired to blow up Parliament with the king inside to protest his treatment of Catholics in England.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021ByARIELLA MARSDEN
The members of the Gunpowder Plot which planned to blow up Parliament.

'Act of terror': Man charged with killing British lawmaker Amess

The killing, just five years after another law-maker Jo Cox was murdered, shocked Britain's political establishment and has prompted calls for increased safety for members of parliament.

OCTOBER 21, 2021ByREUTERS
Members of the local Muslim community lay flowers in tribute to British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents, near the Belfairs Methodist Church, in Leigh-on-Sea, Britain, October 16, 2021.

Kosher food made available at British parliament

The move was approved in 2020 but implementation was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OCTOBER 20, 2021ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Members of Parliament pay tribute to murdered MP David Amess with a minute's silence in the House of Commons in London, Britain October 18, 2021.