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April 23, 2026, 9:28 pm

Starmer slams Polanski over ‘disgraceful’ antisemitism comments

EXCLUSIVE: PM visits Kenton United Synagogue after last weekend’s antisemitic arson attack and meets with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, United Synagogue leaders, and members of the congregation

By Lee Harpin

Shabana Mahmood, Dave Rich, Keir Starmer and Mark Gardiner at CST headquarters

October 16, 2025, 5:13 pm

Government announces plans to tackle NHS antisemitism

The government's advisor on antisemitism, Lord Mann, will conduct a rapid review, antisemitism training will be mandated and strengthened - and NHS England expected to adopt IHRA

By Jewish News Reporter

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during a statement on the Middle East in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 14, 2025. (PA)

October 16, 2025, 1:41 pm

PM criticises Oxford for being ‘too slow’ to act on ‘Zios in the ground’ student

The PM's remarks came during a visit to the Jewish community in North West London, where he said universities 'should not be a place where Jewish students fear even to go'

By Jewish News Reporter

July 31, 2025, 9:31 am

OPINION: Starmer ignores a key component for a lasting peace – Palestinian agency

There is nothing in the Prime Minister's announcement to encourage behaviour conducive to state-building

By Benjamin Freeman

Hostage familes meet with Keir Starmer inside Downing St

October 1, 2024, 10:43 am

Starmer hosts British relatives of those attacked by Hamas

Emotional Downing Street event as PM pledges to do everything to secure hostages' return

By Jenni Frazer

Gabriel Nussbaum interviewing Keir Starmer

July 11, 2024, 1:02 pm

‘Hello Mr Prime Minister, what’s your plan for the nation’s finances?’

After being asked to interview Keir Starmer on all things money Gabriel Nussbaum wants to get even more people talking about it

By Candice Krieger

September 22, 2023, 11:36 am

Senior rabbi criticises ‘selfish’ Sunak over climate change reverse

Following PM's announcement, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg writes: 'I don’t understand why he has no conscience about short-term decisions which help destroy our children’s future.'

By Lee Harpin

April 11, 2023, 12:50 pm

Rishi Sunak: The killing of Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent

In a statement on Tuesday, the UK prime minster said 'the killing of British-Israeli citizens Maia, Rina and Lucy Dee is abhorrent'

By Lee Harpin

February 7, 2023, 11:50 am

Rishi Sunak’s ‘BBYO’ mini-reshuffle

Two former members of the Jewish youth movement BBYO - Lucy Frazer and Grant Shapps - handed new roles as prime minister overhauls Whitehall

By Lee Harpin

December 22, 2022, 7:33 am

Rishi Sunak hosts Chanukah reception at Downing Street

PM notes the 'similarities' between Chanukah and the Hindu festival of Diwali

By Jewish News Reporter

Boris Johnson speaks to Ruislip Synagogue members

November 30, 2022, 10:25 am

Boris Johnson tells synagogue audience ousting him as PM was ‘a mistake’

Exclusive: In a Q&A session with members of the only shul in his Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat, the former prime minister also praised the 'enormous contribution' to this country made by Jews in London and elsewhere

By Lee Harpin

Camp Simcha's stand at the Mitzvah Day fair in Shrubberies Synagogue Manchester

November 21, 2022, 2:05 pm

30,000 people spread Mitzvah Day magic nationwide

Mitzvah Days were also held in 40 other countries, with 100 organisations and 15,000 volunteers involved.

By Michelle Rosenberg and Community Editor

2K8YR5X Rishi Sunak 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. Picture date: Tuesday October 25, 2022.

October 25, 2022, 1:10 pm

Chief Rabbi extends ‘every blessing’ to new PM Rishi Sunak

In message to the prime minister, Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis noted 'the appointment of the first British PM from a minority faith community is a proud milestone in British history.'

By Lee Harpin

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a press conference following a special meeting of Nato leaders in Brussels on 24 March, 2022 (PA)

October 21, 2022, 9:30 am

Lord Howard warns against Johnson return, saying: ‘Boris had his chance and blew it’

Jewish ex-Tory leader says he does not believe any candidate to replace Liz Truss is currently 'a shoo in'.

By Lee Harpin

Liz Truss speaks at CFI reception in Birmingham

October 17, 2022, 10:00 pm

Liz Truss vows to ‘lead the Conservatives into the next general election’

In new interview the Prime Minister defied calls for her to resign, but admitted 'I completely acknowledge that there have been mistakes'

By Lee Harpin

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