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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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IDF reservists hold event for first time in UK Parliament

A delegation of reservists presented to the dozens Members of Parliament and British diplomats gathered the Israeli view of daily life in the IDF and the struggles against terror organizations.

JUNE 13, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF reservists attend an event in British Parliament held by Israeli organization, "My Truth"

Here And There: Whither democracy?

It is difficult not to question the democracy of a state that gives its voters the right to make a decision and then allows the Parliament to attempt to overturn that decision.

JUNE 12, 2019ByBRENDA KATTEN
‘ISRAEL’S ELECTORAL system results in a situation whereby the “tail wags the dog.”’

Anti-Brexit online petition crashes UK parliament site

The petition reached two million signatures on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2019ByHAGAY HACOHEN
NOT FOR much longer. A man protests against Brexit in London.