We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government... Yes, we have taken some important steps... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire. And we must now do more to strengthen our approach.
Andy Burnham: “We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government... Yes, we have taken some important steps... But let’s…”
On the recordJuly 10, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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Comments on UK’s approach to Israel and Gaza
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