Burnham admits Labour ‘got it wrong’ on Gaza as pressure grows for full break with Israel

Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister, has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, admitting that the party “got it wrong.” Burnham promised  a tougher approach towards Israel, including possible further sanctions and a ban on trade with illegal settlements. “Labour’s initial response to the treatment of Gaza caused huge hurt. We got it wrong and I am sorry for that,” Burnham said in a video message posted on X yesterday, in what is seen as an attempt to repair the damage caused by Labour leader Keir Starmer. Within days of Israel launching its genocide on Gaza Starmer said Israel has the right to cut power and water in Gaza. The comments sparked […]