Britain stands by its values, Burnham says after West Bank sanctions

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2026-09-08

London (PA Media/dpa) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said "Britain will continue to act in support of our values" after his Government triggered a diplomatic row by announcing sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements. Burnham said the action is aimed "not at the Israeli people", but at bringing peace in the region. The UK has accused the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to what it calls the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians. Both I......

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