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Vehemently anti-Israel figure George Galloway sworn into UK Parliament

“This is for Gaza,” he opened his acceptance speech Friday morning, accusing the opposition Labour Party of “enabling, encouraging and covering” Israeli actions in the war in Gaza.

By JACOB JUDAH/JTA
05/03/2024

UK PM Sunak: We will not bend to 'intimidation' on Gaza ceasefire votes

Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday night as tensions flared over a vote on whether to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the exact language to use.

By REUTERS
25/02/2024

London police: ‘From river to sea’ chant in public protest not criminal

“A genocide chant about Jewish people was projected onto Big Ben last night whilst we heard of reports of Labour MPs feeling intimidated and threatened by pro-Palestine mobs,” wrote Chris Rose.

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer attend a general election campaign meeting in Harlow, Britain Novembe

UK Labour Party suspends second election candidate after Israel remarks

Polls indicate Labour is likely to form Britain's next government after a general election expected in the second half of this year.

By REUTERS
13/02/2024

British MP with Jewish constituency steps down, cites threats due to Israel support

Several other MPs have said they would step down at the next election, scheduled for later this year, and Freer received widespread support and sympathy from colleagues.

UK will consider recognizing Palestinian state, says David Cameron

As the war in Gaza continues, British FM pressures Israel to consider proposal for Palestinian state.

UK deploys new ship to the Red Sea to combat Houthi attacks

Shapps warned that “The Houthis will bear (the) responsibility of the consequences should they ignore these warnings.”

Zionist politician's London office torched in arson attack

Despite the aforementioned incidents, Freer insisted that the majority of antisemitism was coming from fringe pockets and that most Britons wanted a respectful society with religious freedom.

Britain moves to outlaw BDS - opinion

“The BDS movement deliberately asks public bodies to treat Israel differently from any other nation on the globe,” said Secretary of State Michael Gove.

Former British PM Boris Johnson is standing down from parliament

Johnson said he was stepping down because it was "clear" that the committee was "determined to use the proceedings against me to drive me out of parliament."

By REUTERS
09/06/2023
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