‘Vote-grabbing’: Backlash over Burnham’s Israel sanctions

8. september 2026 · 35m

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband’s decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.


They explore whether it could affect the UK’s relationship with the US, and if the move is a desperate ploy to sway voters before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras by-election next month.


Plus, Camilla and Tim are joined by Victoria Ward, the Deputy Royal Editor, to discuss the King’s official letter clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain non-working royals.


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Senior Producer: Emma Williams

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Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman

Editor: Camilla Tominey


Highlights:

  • Are the sanctions against Israel actually a play for votes ahead of a by-election?
  • Victoria Ward explains why the Sussexes may be upset at the King.


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