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How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine
Andy Burnham, a new Labour Party MP, faces pressure to address UK's stance on Israel and Palestine after Labour lost votes to left-wing parties over Gaza. Burnham avoided commenting on foreign policy during his by-election campaign but may need to take a stronger stance to regain support. Labour members and left-wing voters cite the Gaza situation as a key factor in their political choices.
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