As a British Jew, I Already Feel More Afraid | Opinion
Summary
Andy Burnham became Britain’s new prime minister without a leadership election, replacing Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Some British Jews are worried about Burnham’s approach to antisemitism and his efforts to regain support from voters concerned about Israel, after a history of antisemitism issues within the Labour Party.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in ten years, appointed without a leadership election.
- Labour holds 403 out of 650 seats in the House of Commons but did not select a new leader from among its MPs.
- The Labour Party has had a long struggle with antisemitism, including unlawful harassment found by the British Equality and Human Rights Commission.
- Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was criticized for allowing anti-Zionist and antisemitic attitudes in the party.
- Under Keir Starmer, Labour tried to combat antisemitism, but attacks on British Jews have continued, including a deadly synagogue terror attack.
- Burnham has stated opposition to antisemitism but has apologized for Labour’s initial support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, which some British Jews found concerning.
- Burnham seeks to regain votes from areas with large Muslim populations and progressives focused on Palestine.
- Burnham granted an interview to Gary Lineker, who faced controversy over sharing antisemitic content, raising further concerns in the Jewish community.
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