Keir Starmer, facing criticism from within party, says calling now for an end to Israel-Hamas war would only leave the terror group 'emboldened' to carry out further attacks
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War reignites old divisions in center-left party, which Keir Starmer had been credited with unifying, as it bids to return to power in general election expected next year
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Luciana Berger, who faced antisemitic abuse during the Jeremy Corbyn years, shares her worries over local judicial fight, but is encouraged by popular engagement during protests

Former party leader issues defiant statement indicating he may run as an independent, vows to not be intimidated; his constituency rejects ruling as 'undue interference'

Former lawmaker accepts party leader Keir Starmer's written apology and invitation to come back; says movement has 'turned a significant corner' under his leadership

Britain's anti-racism watchdog gives opposition party clean bill of health after 2020 report found 'inexcusable' handling of complaints about Jew-hatred during ex-leader's tenure

After antisemitism drove Jews away in Corbyn era, MP Steve McCabe says opposition party has returned to traditional Israel-backing stance, but is concerned about the new coalition

Kim Johnson faces fiercest backlash from her own party, which is still struggling to emerge from a massive antisemitism scandal

Party leader Keir Starmer is serious about eradicating bigotry - but after the previous head's tenure, the well of public opinion about Jews may have already been poisoned

UK Jewish News says party leader told BBC Radio he sees 'no circumstances' under which former chief accused of antisemitism will be allowed to defend his seat as Labour candidate