Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, pledging a tougher approach to the war in Gaza while signalling a shift in the country’s stance on the conflict. Before taking office, Burnham acknowledged that the Labour Party had “not got it right” in…
Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, pledging a tougher approach to the war in Gaza while signalling a shift in the country’s stance on the conflict. Before taking office, Burnham acknowledged that the Labour Party had “not got it right” in its response to the conflict and apologised to those who felt the party’s position had fallen short. He described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as unacceptable and pledged to increase pressure on the Israeli government. Burnham has indicated that his government will consider stronger measures, including additional sanctions against Israel, as part of efforts to help bring an end to the suffering in Gaza. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester was sworn in as Prime Minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III, becoming Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade following the resignation of Keir Starmer. While Burnham has pledged a firmer stance on Gaza, his first priorities in office are expected to focus on domestic issues including the cost-of-living crisis, economic growth and reforms to public services. (Newswire)