Britain’s new leadership means a tougher Israel policy
The United Kingdom has a new prime minister, Andy Burnham, and, at the same time, Britain is taking an increasingly tough line on Israel. That process did not begin with Burnham, but his early decisions…
Assessment
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, is signaling a continuation of the country's hardening stance toward Israel, with early moves on sanctions and trade restrictions. His past pro-Israel positions, including membership in Labour Friends of Israel, may now be tested against his current policy trajectory. The key question is whether his Greater Manchester background with its large Jewish community will moderate or complicate this shift.