Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, a leading contender for prime minister, has apologised for Labour's initial response to the violence in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and was too slow to call for a ceasefire. Burnham indicated a tougher policy on Israel under his leadership, including potential sanctions on individuals and entities, aiming to regain voters who abandoned the party over its stance on Gaza. His comments signal a potential shift from the current government's approach, which previously affirmed Israel's right to self-defence. The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council expressed "significant concerns" over Burnham's remarks, despite acknowledging his condemnation of antisemitism. Burnham is currently the sole candidate for the Labour Party leadership, with nominations now open, and is expected to take over as prime minister on 20 July. In fullBurnham facing backlash from UK Jewish leaders over Gaza commentsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jewish groups express ‘significant concerns’ over Burnham’s Gaza comments
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, a leading contender for prime minister, has apologised for Labour's initial response to the violence in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and was too slow to call for a ceasefire. Burnham indicated a tougher policy on Israel under his leadership, including potential sanctions on individuals and entities, aiming to regain voters who abandoned the party over its stance on Gaza. His comments signal a potential shift from the current government's approach, which previously affirmed Israel's right to self-defence. The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council expressed "significant concerns" over Burnham's remarks, despite acknowledging his condemnation of antisemitism. Burnham is currently the sole candidate for the Labour Party leadership, with nominations now open, and is expected to take over as prime minister on 20 July. In fullBurnham facing backlash from UK Jewish leaders over Gaza commentsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
