Andy Burnham Says UK Labour Was Too Slow on Gaza and 'Has to Do Better'
Daily Mail—UK Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham publicly apologized for the party's handling of Israel's war in Gaza, saying Labour had been too slow to respond and must do better going forward. The admission is a significant shift for a senior Labour figure, reflecting growing pressure from Arab-British and progressive voters who felt the party was insufficiently critical of Israeli military operations. Burnham's comments came as he positioned himself as a voice for a more principled foreign policy within Labour. The statement could bolster his leadership ambitions while risking alienation of more centrist Labour voters and donors.