Andy Burnham Gears Up for Showdown with Donald Trump Over Planned Sanctions on Israel
ANDY Burnham is bracing for a fresh row with Donald Trump as he prepares to unveil Israeli sanctions as soon as today. The PM is expected to impose a punishmen...
ANDY Burnham is bracing for a fresh row with Donald Trump as he prepares to unveil Israeli sanctions as soon as today.
The PM is expected to impose a punishment package on ’s government over illegal West Bank .
Andy Burnham is bracing for a fresh row with Donald Trump as he prepares to unveil Israeli sanctions Credit: Getty
Americans who are understood to be furious with Britain’s hardening approach against Israel Credit: Getty Images
Foreign Secretary is expected to make the announcement today as Labour seeks to win back pro-Gaza voters it has lost in recent years.
But it risks a backlash from the Americans who are understood to be furious with .
Washington’s ambassador to Israel recently blasted Labour for being consumed with “Jew hate”.
Mike Huckabee said: “The Brits have lost it.
“The Jew hate of their government knows no boundaries and knows no facts.”
A Number 10 spokesperson completely rejected the claim.
They said: “We’re committed to protecting Jewish communities in the UK, and continue to engage with community leaders and groups.
“The government is investing almost £318 million over three years to protect Jewish communities, crack down on and hostile state activity, and tackle antisemitism in , , and local communities.”
Mr Trump and Mr Burnham spoke last night about the .
A Downing Street spokesman said: “On the Middle East, the Prime Minister set out the UK’s commitment to working towards peace and security in the region, stressing the importance of the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.”