Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak is the prime minister of the United Kingdom and is a member of the Conservative Party.

Goldman Sachs hires former British PM Sunak as senior adviser

For Sunak, the appointment marks a return to the bank, where he first worked as a summer intern in investment banking in 2000 and later as an analyst between 2001 and 2004.

 Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a service of thanksgiving and rededication on the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, September 15, 2024.
 A haredi man reads a newspaper in Jerusalem’s Mea She’arim neighborhood.

Grapevine, July 10, 2024: Economic sanctions against haredim ineffective

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, following his first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Despite tensions over Palestinian statehood, Netanyahu pledges to work with British PM Starmer

 Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer poses for photographers after delivering a stump speech at Hitchin Town Football Club on July 1, 2024 in Hitchin, England.

From Labour to the Day of Rest, here are the Jewish storylines in this week’s UK election


Suella Braverman apologizes on behalf of police for UK Jewish community feeling unsafe - report

“It was a real concern for me that police, over the last seven months, displayed a total lack of seriousness when it came to protecting the Jewish community,” she was cited as saying by the JC. 

A man wears a kippa.

Giving UK access to Israeli prisons is attempt to build bridges - opinion

The addition of the United Kingdom to the list of Israel’s confident national security discussants is the first time the country has made such a turn for any ally other than the US.

 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Kibbutz Be’eri in November. So far, the new British Middle East policy pays off, building bridges of trust with the Israeli side, the writer maintains.

Palestinian NGO's legal case over UK arms to Israel to be heard in October

In October, London's High Court will hear a Palestinian rights group's case against British arms exports to Israel, alleging breaches of international law.

 The logo of the Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq is seen in its offices in Ramallah, in the West Bank, on November 8, 2021.

'The First Homegrown UK Terrorist' jailed for 13 years

 A left-wing anarchist has been jailed for 13 years for terrorism-related offenses, including a written declaration of a desire to kill more than 50 people.

Jail (illustrative)

UK unveils new extremism definition amid rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Groups identified as extremist, following a "robust" assessment over the next few weeks, will not be subject to any action under criminal laws and will still be permitted to hold demonstrations.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to press as arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2023

UK government pledges extra cash for Muslims' security

The UK has seen an outburst of antisemitism and islamophobia, including accusations against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's own government, leading to a new funding commitment to address the issue.

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister's Questions, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, March 6, 2024.

After threats and abuse, British lawmakers question their safety over Gaza

With the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the difficulty in containing fiery rhetoric, British lawmakers have described their fears and anxieties over their support of Israel.

 Campaigners queue to lobby MPs in Parliament ahead of a debate to hold a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

British minister who criticized police handling of pro-Palestinian march sacked

Britain's new Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he hoped his experience as prime minister from 2010-2016 would help him deal with current international challenges, after surprise appointment.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrives for Day 3 of G7 Interior Ministers.

Biden stands with Israel in time of crisis: A show of unwavering support, solidarity

US President Joe Biden's war embrace of Israel during its darkest hours demonstrated strong leadership and true friendship.

 US President Joe Biden embraces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on October 18

Sunak: Proud to stand here with you in Israel’s darkest hour

"Palestinians are victims of what Hamas has done. It's important that we continue to provide humanitarian access," Sunak told Herzog while encouraging a continuation of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, October 19, 2023

UK PM Rishi Sunak to visit Israel on Thursday as war escalates

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is set to meet with leaders in Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar in the coming days.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signs messages and prayers for Israel at a Jewish school in London, Britain October 16, 2023