Burnham rejects Corbyn's call for public inquiry into 'British complicity' in Gaza genocide

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham rejected Jeremy Corbyn MP's call for a public inquiry into alleged British complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza. Burnham's government stated that existing parliamentary mechanisms provide sufficient accountability, deeming a Chilcot-style tribunal unnecessary for investigating arms supplies and surveillance flights to Israel. Corbyn criticized the decision, asserting that delaying scrutiny will not erase questions about Britain's role and that the public deserves transparency regarding military and economic cooperation.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 10/20/2026 - 11:20 The former Labour leader wrote to the prime minister after he took office in July urging him to back a 'full, independent, public inquiry' into UK cooperation with Israel Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks on a pro-Palestine march, on 1 April 2026 (AFP) Off The UK government has rejected a call by Jeremy Corbyn MP for an independent inquiry into "British complicity" in Israel's genocide in Gaza. The former Labour leader wrote to Prim

Burnham rejects Corbyn's call for public inquiry into 'British complicity' in Gaza genocide

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