Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he said that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements.
Labour's stance on Gaza
Burnham stated that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. He expressed regret that Labour did not call for a ceasefire earlier, acknowledging the party's delayed response.
Fallout from Nigel Farage's resignation
The interview also covered the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock resignation on Tuesday. Pippa Crerar and Kiran discussed the implications for Reform UK and the broader political landscape.
Exclusive interview details
Readers can access Pippa’s exclusive on Andy Burnham, Anna Isaac’s investigation into Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and Josh Halliday’s article on Reform activists. The podcast encourages listeners to send comments and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.
