Keir Starmer

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Moments with loved ones should be deeply cherished at Chanukah, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader wished British Jews a happy Festival of Lights

By David Rose

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers his speech on October 31, 2023 in London, England. The Labour party leader has been under pressure to articulate a policy on the Israel-Hamas war to resolve tensions within his party. Some prominent Labour politicians have vocally supported a ceasefire, while others, including Starmer, have only called for a "humanitarian pause." (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Israel Hamas war 2023

Scottish Labour rebel against Sir Keir Starmer in Gaza ceasefire vote

By Richard Percival

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MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORDSHIRE - OCTOBER 20: Labour Party leader Keir Starmer speaks to media after congratulating newly elected Labour MP for Mid Bedfordshire Alistair Strathern on October 20, 2023 in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire. Labour candidate Alistair Strathern overturns Tory majority to win the seat vacated by former Conservative culture secretary Nadine Dorries. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Anti-Israel protests

Sir Keir Starmer fears for family’s safety after Labour MPs targeted with abuse

By Richard Percival

2 min read

Anti-Israel protests

Labour frontbenchers rebel against Sir Keir Starmer in crunch ceasefire vote

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

Israel Hamas war 2023

Keir Starmer showing 'resolute and determined leadership' by standing up for Israel

By Richard Percival

2 min read

Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers his keynote address to delegates on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 10, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

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Starmer’s no-ceasefire position makes moral and strategic sense

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Israel Hamas war 2023

Starmer: Hamas sought to bring death upon their fellow Muslims in Gaza

By David Rose

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By Lord Walney

Don’t bow to pressure on Labour's Israel policy, Sir Keir

It would be inexcusable for anyone in Labour to use the threat of 'losing Muslim votes' to pressure him to change his position

2 min read

October 26, 2023 12:12

Keir Starmer holds meeting with Muslim MPs amid revolt over Israel policy

The Labour leader said the Jewish state had the 'right' to cut off power and water from Gaza

By Richard Percival

2 min read

October 25, 2023 16:44

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Labour party leader, Sir Keir Starmer is interviewed for LBC during a media round on the morning of the final day of the Labour party conference on October 11, 2023 in Liverpool, England. The 2023 Labour Conference draws to a close today with speeches from Wes Streeting, Shadow Health Secretary and Bridget Phillipson, Shadow Education Secretary as well as a guest appearance by Ukrainian Oleksandr Kornienko, the presiding officer of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Second group of Labour councillors revolt over Keir Starmer's Israel policy

More than a dozen councillors have resigned from the party within the last week in protest

By Richard Percival

2 min read

October 24, 2023 16:52

Labour councillors revolt over Starmer's policy on Israel

Polls show more in Starmer's party support the Palestinians than Israel

By Richard Percival

2 min read

October 18, 2023 16:07

By David Rose

It was a very different Labour on show this week

The party's firm line on Israel would have been unthinkable before

3 min read

October 13, 2023 15:04

Keir Starmer expresses 'deep concern' for wife's family in Israel

The Labour leader also said Israel must "do everything" to rescue hostages held by Hamas

By Hannah Gillott

2 min read

October 12, 2023 15:38

Keir Starmer expresses 'deep concern' for wife's family in Israel

Starmer receives standing ovation at Labour conference as he supports Israel

'I am shocked and appalled by the events in Israel,' Starmer said

By David Rose

1 min read

October 10, 2023 14:38

By David Rose

Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

Michael Gove's BDS bill is expected to be approved with no ‘fundamental changes’, Tory sources say

4 min read

October 6, 2023 14:04

Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

New Labour MP Michael Shanks reveals he quit party in protest at Corbyn antisemitism failure

Shanks, who won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, said he left Labour at the time because 'it became difficult to look my Jewish friends in the eye'

By Richard Percival

3 min read

October 6, 2023 12:07

RUTHERGLEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Labour Party leader Keir Starmer joined MP-elect Michael Shanks to celebrate Shanks' victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election on October 6, 2023 in Rutherglen, Scotland. Labour won the parliamentary seat with nearly 60 percent of the vote. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Keir Starmer

Moments with loved ones should be deeply cherished at Chanukah, says Keir Starmer

Scottish Labour rebel against Sir Keir Starmer in Gaza ceasefire vote

Sir Keir Starmer fears for family’s safety after Labour MPs targeted with abuse

Labour frontbenchers rebel against Sir Keir Starmer in crunch ceasefire vote

Keir Starmer showing 'resolute and determined leadership' by standing up for Israel

Starmer’s no-ceasefire position makes moral and strategic sense

Starmer: Hamas sought to bring death upon their fellow Muslims in Gaza

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