Ed Miliband says Labour will reset foreign policy stance on Palestine
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the Labour Party conference in Liverpool that the government is resetting its approach to Israel and Palestine.
Acknowledgement of previous criticism
Miliband stated that he heard campaigners who argued the party's former position was insufficient. He confirmed that millions of people were moved by the plight of Palestinians and their calls have been answered.
New sanctions and actions
The foreign secretary announced sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements alongside a ban on arms exports. These measures match words with actions to call out illegal occupation and war crimes in Gaza.
Future diplomatic leadership
Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the UK will work with like-minded countries to build coalitions on global issues. Miliband described this as a new age of diplomacy where the party leads among progressive nations.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Guardian
Ed Miliband to acknowledge Labour’s former stance on Palestine fell short
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Middle East Eye
'We hear you, you were right': Ed Miliband addresses critics of Labour policy on Palestine
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