Pro-Palestinian groups urge 'decisive action' after Burnham's Gaza apology

Pro-Palestinian groups urge 'decisive action' after Burnham's Gaza apology Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 11:34 Palestine solidarity group says Labour party must recognise that Israel is committing genocide Labour MP Andy Burnham waves after delivering a speech in Manchester, England, on 29 June 2026 (AFP/Toby Shepheard) Off Pro-Palestine groups, Labour MPs and party activists have welcomed Andy Burnham's apology over Labour's response to Israel ’s genocide in Gaza, while calling on the party leadership contender to back his words with "decisive action". Burnham, who is expected to become Labour leader and Britain's next prime minister in the coming days, said earlier this week that Labour "didn't get it right" and that it must now do more. “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that.