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Pro-Israel protest outside Green Party conference in Brighton

October 15, 2026, 11:56 am

Jewish former members to sue Green Party over ‘Zionism is Racism’ policy

A number of Jewish people are understood to have left the Green Party since the motion was passed ten days ago, with others saying they have already received 'vexatious' complaints against them

By JN Reporter

October 15, 2026, 11:44 am

Labour to break coalitions with any local Green party that does not disavow ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion

Local Labour groups have been instructed to write to their Green counterparts seeking clarity, giving them a week to respond

By Daniel Sugarman

Floral tributes laid outside Heaton Park Synagogue in memory of the victims of the Yom Kippur attack.

October 8, 2026, 1:25 pm

Exposed: the ugly truth behind Manchester’s interfaith promises

One year after the Heaton Park attack, a leading voice in the Manchester Jewish community says greater security cannot compensate for the breakdown in relations between the city's Jews and Muslims

By Anna Stanley

October 6, 2026, 10:29 pm

Remembrance is not enough – now I will act

Writing for Jewish News to mark the third anniversary of the Oct 7 attack, PM Andy Burnham pledges to tackle the hatred threatening Jewish life in Britain

By Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife Marie France Van Heel after delivering his keynote speech to the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. Pic PA

September 29, 2026, 4:42 pm

Burnham praises Miliband’s ‘principled leadership’ on Israel during Labour conference speech

The PM's first speech as to conference as leader appeared deliberately light on foreign affairs

By Lee Harpin

Andy Burnham and Board President Phil Rosenberg at meeting at No 10 Pic PA

September 25, 2026, 5:13 pm

Burnham: ‘What you’ve seen this week is action to apprehend those plotting against British Jews’

In new interview PM says he hopes more critical position of government on Israel will help Labour in Holborn and St Pancras by-election

By Lee Harpin

September 17, 2026, 12:16 pm

Burnham and Miliband ignored FCDO and intelligence advice on West Bank sanctions

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary were told that pre-empting the Israeli elections would have a range of negative consequences, but went ahead anyway

By JN Reporter

September 16, 2026, 10:27 am

Jewish communal groups must work with the government now more than ever

Many British Jews may fundamentally disagree with the stance Andy Burnham has taken on Israel - but the answer to that should be stronger engagement, not abandoning the floor

By Raphi Bloom

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

September 11, 2026, 11:11 am

The government’s language on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may have grim consequences

Number 10 and the FCDO should understand that language which may be intended to condemn the actions of a foreign government does not exist in a vacuum

By Mark Adlestone

September 11, 2026, 7:03 am

Israel and the UK are natural allies. A strong partnership is in both our interests

Prior to Rosh Hashana, Israel's deputy ambassador and chargé d’affaires writes about the difficult year that has just passed and hopes for the year ahead

By Christian Cantor

September 10, 2026, 2:43 pm

‘Archaic’ ban on Catholics and Jews advising on Church roles to be scrapped

The ban dates back to 19th century laws which at the time removed bars from Jewish and Catholic people holding public office

By JN Reporter

Andy Burnham speaks at Jewish Care on plans to reform the sector

September 10, 2026, 9:03 am

Burnham pledges security and support to community in Rosh Hashanah message

PM acknowledges past year 'has brought real pain'

By Lee Harpin

September 9, 2026, 1:15 pm

Burnham: Security services consulted over West Bank sanctions decision

'Britain has to stand for something,' says PM after defending West Bank sanctions move

By Lee Harpin

September 9, 2026, 10:35 am

Britain stands by its values, Andy Burnham says after West Bank sanctions

UK has accused the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to the 'ethnic cleansing' of Palestinians.

By JN Reporter

PM Andy Burnham hold meeting with Jewish communal leaders

September 6, 2026, 10:35 am

Burnham’s Israel sanctions plan could risk national security, senior Tory warns

Shadow foreign secretary made the warning in his first major interview since he was appointed to the role by Kemi Badenoch

By Jewish News Reporter

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