Andy Burnham, expected to be named Britain’s next prime minister later this month, says he wants the UK to exert more pressure on the Israeli government regarding its actions in Gaza. In an interview with The Guardian, Burnham criticizes how the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, initially responded to Israel’s military campaign that began in October 2023 following an attack on Israel by Hamas-led gunmen. The reports describe Burnham as arguing for a stronger UK stance toward Israel as the conflict continues. While the articles focus on Burnham’s stated intent to increase pressure, they do not specify particular measures or policy changes. The coverage frames the comments as part of Burnham’s broader positioning on Gaza and foreign policy, contrasting his approach with Starmer’s early reaction to the campaign. Reuters, citing the Guardian report, presents Burnham’s remarks as his stated direction should he take office, with the details of how that pressure would be applied left unclear in the available reporting.