Andy Burnham Apologises for Labour’s Gaza Response and Calls for More Pressure on Israel
Burnham said Labour was too slow to call for a ceasefire and urged sanctions, trade restrictions and stronger enforcement of international law.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Andy Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's Gaza military campaign, admitting the party 'didn't get it right' and pledging to exert more pressure on the Israeli government.
- Rights groups including the Council of Arab-British Understanding unveiled a five-point blueprint on Wednesday, urging the incoming prime minister to significantly harden UK policy through sanctions and bans on trade with illegal settlements.
- Burnham maintained that determining genocide rests with international courts, arguing there is 'increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed' but stopping short of a genocide classification.
- Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali accused Burnham of hiding behind international courts, arguing this stance allows the government to avoid legal duties to halt arms sales.
- With Burnham's expected succession as prime minister on July 20, 2026, observers are monitoring ministerial appointments to assess whether the new administration will implement tougher sanctions or continue the current diplomatic approach.
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Burnham ‘Apologises’ for Labour’s Gaza Policy but Won’t Call It a Genocide
Andy Burnham has said he is “sorry” about how Labour initially responded to Israel’s actions in Gaza – but he still won’t use the word genocide or support a full arms embargo. In a video message on Thursday, he said: “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that.” He also falsely suggested that Labour has prevented all British-made arms from being used by…
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