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Will Burnham liberate Labour's Palestine policy from Starmer's dead hand ?
Andy Burnham, confirmed as Labour Party leader, is positioned to address criticisms of Keir Starmer's unconditional support for Israel and stalled Palestinian statehood pledges. Starmer faced backlash for his pro-Zionist stance and inaction on Gaza, despite Labour's manifesto commitment to Palestinian rights. The article highlights calls for policy shifts, including labeling Israel’s actions as genocide and repealing the Palestine Action ban.
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