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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Burnham

I believe in a two-state solution in the Middle East. That’s why we’re taking action to keep that hope alive

A displaced Palestinian woman holds her face in distress amid a destroyed tent camp in Gaza
The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a nearby medical supplies and pharmaceuticals warehouse belonging to Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, 1 August 2026. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

In a difficult and dangerous world, a decade on from Brexit, there is a risk that Britain loses the confidence to lead and stand up for its values. I’m not prepared to let that happen. It is more important than ever that Britain stands for something.

We have called for years for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but we must recognise that those words are meaningless unless we back them up with action.

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