Andy Burnham

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Belgium's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

E1 settlements 'cannot be allowed,' Israeli action unjustified by Oct 7., Burnham says at UN

"We have acted by banning trade in goods with illegal settlements, recognizing that the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful," Burnham said.

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Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham shakes hands with US President Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Trump expresses optimism on US-Iran deal during UN meeting with British PM Andy Burnham

"I think that a settlement is going to be reached," Trump said after a meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet prepares to take on fuel from a British Voyager aircraft during air-to-air refuelling on June 16, 2026 in flight - Region Scandinavia. The Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 (RAFL 26) is NATO's largest-ever air exercise involving 18 allied nations.

UK agrees to support Saudi Arabia with air-to-air refueling in midst of Houthi attacks

Britain and Saudi Arabia have been close military allies for decades, with Britain serving as one of the kingdom's largest arms suppliers.

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UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

JUNE 23, 2026ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Who is Andy Burnham? Potential future UK PM's stance on Israel, antisemitism - explainer

In a recent interview with Jewish News, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described Burnham as a "great ally" in the fight against antisemitism and one who will stand with the Jewish community "always."

JUNE 22, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Newly-elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham walks at Manchester Piccadilly station as he leaves for London, in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2026

WATCH: UK's Keir Starmer to resign as prime minister, Labour leader after nearly two years

Labour lawmaker Andy Burnham said on Monday he would put himself forward to enter the contest to replace Starmer, hours after the British prime minister announced he was resigning.

JUNE 22, 2026ByREUTERS
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a statement on his future outside 10 Downing Street on the morning of June 22, 2026, in London.