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Gulf Coalition launches boycott campaign against British universities over Gaza war

Qatari, Bahraini and Kuwaiti groups behind the initiative allege to have cost British institutions losses of £600,000, despite Gulf nationals accounting for a mere 0.01% of university students.

07/07/2024

New PM Keir Starmer shows why UK Jews can trust Labour again

Keir Starmer's leadership transforms Labour's electoral fortunes in Barnet, earning trust from British Jews after tackling antisemitism, a stark reversal from 2019's low.

By MIKE KATZ
07/07/2024

British Jewry congratulates Starmer on Labour election victory

British Jewish organizations thanked Rishi Sunak for the work he had done during his time at No.10 and congratulated Keir Starmer on his new role as prime minister

Despite Labour Party win, MPs lose seats to pro-Palestinian opponents

In four areas with a large percentage of Muslim constituents, seasoned Labour MPs lost their seats to independent candidates running on pro-Palestinian campaigns.

Time for change: A new prime minister in No. 10 Downing Street

Now, after 14 years, the time for change has come again, and Brits will be governed by a Labour government for the foreseeable future.

By ORI LEWIS
05/07/2024

Meet Keir Starmer's Jewish wife, bringing Shabbat to No. 10 Downing Street

From regularly observing Shabbat to maintaining strong connections with the Jewish community, Victoria's influence extends beyond the domestic sphere.

Controversial political figure Jeremy Corbyn defeats former party Labour to win parliament seat

Jeremy Corbyn, who publicly called Hamas his "friends" and claimed the IDF committed acts of terror in Gaza, has won back his seat in UK parliament.

05/07/2024

Keir Starmer, who prioritized fighting antisemitism, becomes Britain’s PM after landslide win

Exit poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK's next PM, with party set to win 410 seats, ending Conservative rule amid voter discontent over cost of living and political instability.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/07/2024

Campaigners seek to harness Gaza anger among UK Muslim voters

The Muslim Vote campaign is advising voters to pick pro-Palestine candidates running as independents or from smaller parties like the left-wing Workers Party.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Conservatives slammed for attack on Starmer's Shabbat eve tradition

Victoria Starmer, the Labour leader's wife, is Jewish, and the family keeps some Shabbat traditions such as performing kiddush and having challah. 

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