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

Multiple deputy party leaders at center of antisemitism allegations in recent years; Jonathan Greenblatt applauds 'political cost to being antisemitic' after Labour scandals

Move comes after Jewish groups protested planned screening of 'Oh, Jeremy Corbyn, The Big Lie,' saying its premise 'is a big lie'

Party condemns 'deeply offensive and wrong' comments; lawmaker, a close ally of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, later retracts remarks, says draft letter sent in error to newspaper

Following his 2019 segment on BBC's 'Panorama,' veteran journalist has gone to court to prevent Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters from sweeping their party's problems under the rug

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