Miliband

October 19, 2026, 12:46 pm

Miliband issues deadline day warning to UK businesses over West Bank E1 tenders

Foreign Secretary warns of 'legal and reputational consequences, including the risk of involving themselves in serious breaches of international law'

By Lee Harpin

Ma'ale Adumim settlement in the occupied West Bank

October 16, 2026, 12:49 pm

UK significantly expands sanction powers allowing action against companies supporting West Bank settlements

New Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 were laid before Parliament this week

By Lee Harpin

October 12, 2026, 3:28 pm

J7 Task Force expresses ‘serious concern’ about ‘recent UK government measures and rhetoric targeting Israel’

Monday's meeting was chaired by the Board of Deputies, and focused on international coordination to address the alarming rise in antisemitism.

By Lee Harpin

Ed Miliband speaks at Labour Friends of Palestine event

September 29, 2026, 12:26 am

Ed Miliband given ecstatic welcome by Labour Friends of Palestine – but no cabinet speaker for LFI

EXCLUSIVE: Neither the Foreign Secretary or any member of Andy Burnham's cabinet are set to speak at Labour Friends of Israel reception

By Lee Harpin

September 23, 2026, 1:31 am

Burnham tells UN that Oct 7 Hamas attack and threats to Jews worldwide ‘does not justify’ Netanyahu’s war in Gaza

UK PM tells General Assembly meeting in New York 'I have condemned Oct 7 in the strongest possible terms'

By Lee Harpin

Andy Burnham and Donald Trump at press conference in New York

September 22, 2026, 6:34 pm

Burnham strongly defends sanctions on Israel over settlements at press conference with Trump

President says Burnham 'very strong' in his condemnation of antisemitism

By Lee Harpin

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

September 10, 2026, 12:46 pm

Former Israeli PM and ex-IDF chief of staff back UK sanctions on West Bank settlers involved in ‘Jewish terror’

Ex-PM Ehud Olmert and former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz describe violence against Palestinians as 'an effort at ethnic cleansing'

By Lee Harpin

September 10, 2026, 9:29 am

Archbishop of York praises ‘principled’ UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

Stephen Cottrell says measures are 'just, necessary and, frankly, overdue'

By Lee Harpin

Sarah Sackman talks at previous Jewish Labour Movement conference in London (pic Ian Vogler)

September 9, 2026, 6:14 pm

Sackman: It’s right the government has acted against settlements and settler violence

Justice minister and Finchley & Golders Green MP says she has 'been reflecting on deeply felt and concerned correspondence from my constituents'

By Lee Harpin

September 8, 2026, 2:33 pm

Communal leaders and the Tories slam Miliband’s West Bank trade ban

Tom Tugendhat accuses Ed Miliband of 'acting without prudence in the week before Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days'

By Lee Harpin

September 7, 2026, 11:48 pm

Miliband sanctions plan against Israeli settlements to be announced Tuesday

New measures will target agricultural goods imported from West Bank settlements, but will stop short of hitting all service industries

By Lee Harpin

Gideon Sa'ar casting his vote in October

September 2, 2026, 9:16 am

Israel again warns of retaliation if UK imposes sanctions over West Bank settlements

Gideon Sa'ar claims UK 'making big mistake'

By Lee Harpin

Ed Miliband answers questions in the House of Commons as Foreign Secretary

September 1, 2026, 4:10 pm

UK taking ‘comprehensive reset’ over approach to Israel and West Bank, vows Miliband

'It’s not just about trade, but a whole set of issues, including around the ICJ (International Court of Justice) judgment on legality,' Foreign Secretary tells MPs

By Lee Harpin

August 30, 2026, 9:45 pm

Chief Rabbi says UK settlement trade ban will be met with ‘deep dismay’ by Jewish community

Mirvis says 'The intended policy will not influence Israeli decision-making in the way the Government intends'

By Lee Harpin

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

August 26, 2026, 9:34 am

Burnham faces warnings over settlement trade sanctions amid fears of wider Israel boycott

Government expected to confirm ban on settlement trade and further sanctions against individuals next month

By Lee Harpin

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