Keir Starmer

'Israel are war criminals' Kneecap declares at Glastonbury after terror charges

The group has previously claimed that they were "playing characters" on stage, and it was up to the audience to interpret their messages.

 Mo Chara of Kneecap, wearing a keffiyeh, performs at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025.
 Police officers block a street as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in protest against Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's plans to proscribe the "Palestine Action" group in the coming weeks, in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

UK police arrest four over pro-Palestinian protest at air base

 ON DAY ONE, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer labeled Israel’s operation in Iran ‘concerning,’ characterized it as an escalation, and urged ‘all parties to step back and reduce tensions,’ the writer notes.

Israel does the dirty work – and Europe fires back with sanctions - opinion

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street earlier this year. Starmer stood staunchly by Israel’s side after the October 7 atrocities, the writer attests.

'Second best time is now': British politicians call on Starmer to proscribe IRGC


Britain’s colonial hypocrisy: The UK’s double standards on Israel and self-determination - opinion

The sight of a former empire clinging to its last colonial outposts while condemning the Jewish state is not only ironic – it is indefensible.

 British Prime Minister Kier Starmer holds a roundtable meeting at Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, March 31, 2025.

Britain moving jets to Middle East to support regional security, PM Starmer says

Britain already has fighter jets in the Middle East as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria.

 British Prime Minister Kier Starmer holds a roundtable meeting at Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, March 31, 2025.

Ukrainian national charged in series of firebombings targeting UK PM Starmer

The charges come only a day after three Ukrainian nationals were arrested for allegedly plotting parcel bombing in Germany on behalf of Russia.

A police officer stands outside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home, after it was damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack in north London, Britain, May 13, 2025.

Britain prepares for direct Russian attack, updates war plans - report

UK defense officials, fearing a direct attack from Russia, began revising contingency plans to prepare the country for a potential wartime stance.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer talk during a ceremony, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine May 10, 2025.

Labour lawmakers fearing violent reprisals demanded a ceasefire in Gaza, new book reveals

A new book has revealed that factional infighting and fear of violent reprisals drove British Labour lawmakers to demand a Gaza ceasefire.

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street earlier this year. Starmer stood staunchly by Israel’s side after the October 7 atrocities, the writer attests.

Under Keir Starmer, Britain is a friend of Israel - opinion

From the dark years of the Corbyn era, the prime minister has transformed the Labour Party to a place where Jews are welcome again.

 UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street earlier this year. Starmer stood staunchly by Israel’s side after the October 7 atrocities, the writer attests.

One standard for Ukraine, another for Israel - opinion

While European leaders rush to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression, they continue to lecture, condemn, and sanction Israel for defending itself against terrorist organizations.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the European leaders' summit to discuss European security and Ukraine, at Lancaster House in London, Britain, March 2, 2025.

Eli Sharabi visits Downing Street, meets British PM Starmer

The British prime minister was quoted by a family statement as saying that he had read the transcript of Sharabi's testimony, which "was very powerful."

 Freed hostage Eli Sharabi meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, UK, March 7, 2025

Trump halts US intelligence sharing with Ukraine amid spat with Zelensky - report

The US has alsoblocked all allies from sharing US intelligence with Ukraine, though officials believe that several countries are likely to continue passing on information.

 US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, US, February 28, 2025.

Zelensky says White House meeting 'regrettable' after Trump cuts aid

Zelensky admits that his meeting with Trump didn’t go as planned on X/Twitter after a reported push by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

 UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with US President Donald Trump by phone, earlier this month. In his first weeks in office, Trump dramatically reversed US policy on Ukraine, even falsely accusing Zelensky of starting the war with Russia, the writer notes.

Will Labour's poor track record on Israel harm UK-Israel ties under Trump? - opinion

Keir Starmer, saddled with his less than solid record in support of Israel, may find the coming months something of a nightmare.

 Former leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn speaks during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians.