Labour shifts on Israel, but what difference will it make? – podcast
It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground? You can read Kiran’s analysis on Andy Burnham’s stance here You can read Peter’s article on the Green party internal dispute here Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...

It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground?
You can read Kiran’s analysis on Andy Burnham’s stance here
You can read Peter’s article on the Green party internal dispute here
Please keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com
Continue reading...
Source: Guardian UK. Read the original report: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/sep/10/labour-shifts-on-israel-but-what-difference-will-it-make-podcast
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