Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's slow response on Gaza ceasefire
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- Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's slow response on Gaza ceasefire.
- He calls for more pressure on Israel, including a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and notes evidence of war crimes.
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Why It Matters
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. He suggests increased pressure on the Israeli government, including a trade ban on goods from illegal settlements.
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he says that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. Plus Pippa and Kiran discuss the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock resignation on Tuesday
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further calls for ceasefire and pressure on Israel from Labour.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Labour's stance shift significantly?
- What are the implications of a trade ban?
