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Jewish News 24 · Jul 17, 2026

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Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week. Last month Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza, saying the party "got it wrong" and expressing regret for the "huge hurt" it caused. Burnham, expected to become prime minister later this month, said Labour must do better under his leadership.

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week. Last month Burnham apologized for Labour's initial response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza, saying the party "got it wrong" and expressing regret for the "huge hurt" it caused. Burnham, expected to become prime minister later this month, said Labour must do better under his leadership.

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