While Burnham has remained mum on most of his policy priorities, he has often broke with the party line regarding Israel and Gaza. He was one of the first Labour MPs to call for a Gaza cease-fire, and recently apologized for Britain's response 'not being good enough'

Andy Burnham says political leaders must take clear positions quickly. He has certainly found time to take one on Gaza. First came the pre-recorded apology for Labour’s response…

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.