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Burnham: Labour conference will show it is ‘time for Britain to believe again’

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Hughes, D. (2026, September 23). Burnham: Labour conference will show it is ‘time for Britain to believe again’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/liverpool-burnham-britain-prime-minister-brexit-b1298154.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-23 · by David Hughes

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Keir Starmer, Labour's leader, is set to address his party’s annual conference in Liverpool this week. He plans to emphasize positivity and renewal for Britain following a decade marked by Brexit turmoil. However, he may face internal criticism from the left over Labour’s softer stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza compared to previous positions. Starmer asserts that most delegates will support his foreign policy changes regarding illegal West Bank settlements despite opposition from campaign groups like Momentum and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
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Andy Burnham, recently appointed as Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, pledged to set the UK on a "new course" a decade after the Brexit vote. At the Labour conference in Liverpool, he emphasized the need to draw a line under the last 10 years marked by drift and division, aiming to foster hope for improvement. Burnham said his vision would leave people with renewed confidence that life will get better. He also acknowledged the impact of social issues like child poverty and promised progress on these fronts. Despite challenges, including potential disputes over Israel policy, Labour's feel-good factor has improved significantly since last year. The conference, along with upcoming government initiatives, aims to set out Burnham’s vision for a more stable Britain.

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“Article A reports on PM Andy Burnham's speech at UN General Assembly condemning Israel and imposing sanctions, while Article B discusses his Labour conference address focusing on resetting relations despite internal party challenges.”
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“The articles describe different events: one is about Burnham's stance on rejoining the EU and his talks with Ursula von der Leyen, while the other is about his Labour conference speech addressing Britain's future.”
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“The articles refer to different occasions: one is about Andy Burnham's comments during his flight to the UN General Assembly regarding Brexit and EU rejoining, while the other is about his statement at the Labour conference.”
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But Mr Burnham said: “I think the vast majority of people in Liverpool will vote for the change that (Foreign Secretary) Ed Miliband has made in relation to the UK’s position on the illegal settlements, the concerns we raised about the E1 tender process, the timing of it.
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🔮 The Labour leader said he would be “drawing a line” under the country’s turbulent last 10 years since the Brexit vote and vowed to face down a challenge from the left over his Government’s stance on the Gaza conflict.

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The Labour leader said he would be “drawing a line” under the country’s turbulent last 10 years since the Brexit vote and vowed to face down a challenge from the left over his Government’s stance on the Gaza conflict. asserted
he → say → conflict
He could face a challenge from the party’s left to adopt a tougher stance on Israel despite his “reset” of relations with Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has seen a ban on goods from illegal West Bank settlements. uncertain
which → face → settlements
But he said he believed the “vast majority” of delegates in Liverpool would support his position if it came to a vote. asserted
it → say → vote
The conference, along with October’s Budget and the promised 10-year plan for Britain will be key steps in setting out Mr Burnham’s vision for the country. asserted
conference → promise → country
Ahead of the conference he said: “The message will be it’s time for Britain to believe again, it’s time for Britain to have hope again. asserted
Britain → say → hope
He said a “more stable Britain will be one that can then set out a new direction, drawing a line with the last decade”. asserted
that → say → decade
“I will set out in Liverpool what that means in practice.” asserted
that → set → practice
Ahead of the conference, campaign groups including Momentum and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign had urged Labour members to back a motion calling for the UK to accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and imposing a full arms embargo. asserted
UK → include → embargo
But Mr Burnham said: “I think the vast majority of people in Liverpool will vote for the change that (Foreign Secretary) Ed Miliband has made in relation to the UK’s position on the illegal settlements, the concerns we raised about the E1 tender process, the timing of it. asserted
we → say → it
Read More “I think conference will recognise that a change has been made and I think it will be welcomed by the vast majority of delegates.” asserted
it → read → delegates
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