Burnham's Balancing Act on Israel

Burnham's Balancing Act on Israel

Author: Times Radio August 26, 2026 Duration: 35:15

Andy Burnham is set to announce tough new sanctions on West Bank settlements, but is warned they could turn into a de facto boycott of the whole country. How does he balance the competing demands within the Labour party?


Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton.


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