GENERAL9 Sept 2026
Britain must ‘stand against injustice’ over West Bank settlements, PM Burnham says
PM Andy Burnham defended Britain's decision to block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying words backing a two-state solution need action. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced the ban, plus measures on settlement-linked firms and individuals, alongside France and Canada. Israel hit back, closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem and barring 12 Britons.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Britain will block imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced the ban with measures against settlement-linked companies and individuals, coordinated with France and Canada.
- Israel retaliated by closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem and barring 12 Britons from entering.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business trades with Israeli suppliers, check whether any goods or partners are linked to West Bank settlements, as these new UK measures could affect your supply chain.
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