UK defends West Bank sanctions as 'leadership' amid PMQs clash over Israel policy
Andy Burnham faces opposition criticism over stance on Israel while defending government's West Bank measures at Prime Minister's Questions.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended the UK's West Bank sanctions as demonstrating "leadership" during parliamentary questioning, as the government faces scrutiny over its Israel policy. The exchanges marked a central point of contention at PMQs, with the opposition and government sparring over Britain's approach to the Middle East conflict.
Deputy Conservative leader Alex Burghart accused the government of hypocrisy, citing Labour's public statements on Israel alongside simultaneous diplomatic engagement with China. Burghart told GB News that the government's communique about a conversation between Burnham and the Chinese president emphasized constructive cooperation, contrasting with the party's Commons rhetoric on Middle East issues.
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- UK ‘showing leadership’ with West Bank sanctions, says Burnham as he faces Badenoch at PMQs – politics live — The Guardian — World
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