Though the party’s glorious electoral victory has certainly raised the spirits of the British Left, the economic, social, and political inheritance the Labour Party has received is complicated.
A handful of new British MPs place support for Gaza as their top priority, wear keffiyehs, and shun Israel. One has a brother who founded an Islamist pro-Hamas org.
Keir Starmer's leadership transforms Labour's electoral fortunes in Barnet, earning trust from British Jews after tackling antisemitism, a stark reversal from 2019's low.
Now, after 14 years, the time for change has come again, and Brits will be governed by a Labour government for the foreseeable future.
Exit poll suggests Labour's Keir Starmer to become UK's next PM, with party set to win 410 seats, ending Conservative rule amid voter discontent over cost of living and political instability.
Victoria Starmer, the Labour leader's wife, is Jewish, and the family keeps some Shabbat traditions such as performing kiddush and having challah.
The opposition Labour Party is poised to win a historic victory over the Conservatives. The election will also constitute a pivot for the United Kingdom’s 290,000 Jews.
Israeli students, even today, should not skip an opportunity to participate in exchange programs and enroll in British universities, which have influence on academia, business, and culture.
“Since the very first day of Keir’s leadership, he promised to tackle antisemitism,” said Jewish Labour Movement national chair Mike Katz.
Unlike the recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway, and Slovenia which recognized the non-existent Palestinian state outright, the Labour commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state is nuanced.
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