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[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

In a difficult and dangerous world, a decade on from Brexit, there is a risk that Britain loses the confidence to lead and stand up for its values.

I’m not prepared to let that happen. It is more important than ever that Britain stands for something.

We have called for years for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but we must recognise that those words are meaningless unless we back them up with action.

For too long, we have been hesitant to act, fearful of being accused of being anti-Israel.

Today we are announcing carefully judged, targeted steps that are not aimed at the Israeli people, but at the unacceptable policies of the current Israeli government.

The suffering of the Palestinian people is a scar on the conscience of the world. Innocent Palestinians, including children, continue to be killed in Gaza. And there is still a humanitarian crisis, with far too little aid getting in.

The scale of destruction is hard to comprehend. More than 70,000 people lie dead - at least 20,000 of them children. Families and communities have been torn apart. Millions displaced. And the population of Gaza is now penned into just one third of the territory.

I know that people across the UK feel very deeply about this issue - and so do I.

Before I became Prime Minister, I said our country’s response had been too slow and simply not good enough. That’s why I committed to changing the government’s approach.

I will not stand by as the horrific suffering continues to grow and the prospect of a two-state solution - the best hope for peace and stability in the region - comes under attack.

More settlements have been approved under the four years of this Israeli government than in the previous 20 years. The UN has reported more than 1,500 incidents of settler violence so far this year, aimed at driving out Palestinians. And the situation is growing worse, fast.

The Israeli government has now approved 104 new settlements since it took office in December 2022, and ahead of the October elections in Israel, it is allowing tenders for the construction of the E1 mega settlement to go ahead. This would cut a swathe through the heart of the West Bank - snuffing out the hope of realising a two-state solution. It cannot be allowed to happen.

That’s why we are announcing a new package of tough measures to put pressure on the Israeli government:

First, we will ban the trade in goods with illegal settlements in Palestine.

Second, we have formally changed the view of the British government to say for the first time that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful - independent of, but in line with, the conclusion of the international court of justice.

And third, we will sanction individuals and companies that support, facilitate or profit from illegal settlements. That includes any businesses or investors that take part in the construction of the E1 settlement.

In addition, we are announcing a new package of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.

We are taking these steps because it is the right thing to do.

I have condemned the monstrous terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 in the strongest possible terms - and continue to condemn Hamas. However, it does not justify the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza or the West Bank.

The measures we are taking are about targeting illegal settlements and increasing the pressure on the Israeli government to change course. We are not imposing sanctions on Israel as a whole, which would punish the Israeli people, many of whom disagree with their government’s position.

The Israeli people are not responsible for the actions of their government. And nor is the Jewish community in the UK. Blaming British Jews for the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is wrong, plain and simple. And it is antisemitism, plain and simple.

I met the representatives of the Jewish community just last week. I know the fear they live with day by day. My government will stop at nothing to ensure they are safe and to stamp out antisemitism in every part of our society.

The measures we are announcing today are about protecting the only solution that could see the Israeli and Palestinian people living side by side in peace and security - something that people up and down the UK desperately want to see.

The government I lead will keep working with our partners around the world to keep that hope alive.

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@Saka_993 @11intheMid @AFC_Monty_ @ryantegan That was the original post though. Yous are still the best team in the league when yous don't cheat, yous are just too cowardly to risk it.

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@pythaginboots "weaker performance on the bigger stages" = Not as cool dribbling compilations

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@peteatowafful @oowrestlingfan @Mox_LFC @leahdionne__ It should never be normal to have other people's taxes pay for your pint.

Especially before taxes are put towards feeding our countries kids and keeping our countries people off the streets.

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@peteatowafful @oowrestlingfan @Mox_LFC @leahdionne__ The kids aren't on 3 times the average wage. Alcohol isn't needed to stay alive. I'm sure peoples annoyance would be less if it were just food being payed for by tax, its just weird to act like the "need" to have alcohol because of long hours at a well paid job.

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@Josuaentertain @bigjlfc Only because he believes what Mo is saying.
If a player had said "I hope the standards remain high" whilst leaving during Klopps time, Klopp wouldn't have took that as a dig

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@Mike1000007 @SeanDOlfc I think he is one of the few players in the team who can't have the "in and out of the team" excuse this year.
Had good long run were he seemed undroppable regardless if he had a poor performance and nothing improved.
Think he is more reliant than most on competition to perform

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@LucozadeSport The hope for a return of the Brazilian flavour is now at an all time high

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@UNCONFORMEDCF @ATLiverpool_ It's never out of context to berate and call out a rapist. It's a bit strange that's you're against that.

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@Abdellader99213 @Scaife51 We're not on about the bench, we're on about the players on the pitch

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@Lfcforever73 @Thursplant @KayLFC05_ If you're gonna make money off people who simply don't want to be homeless, the least you can do is ensure you're not also keeping an awful management company in business.

Theyre his houses, his responsibility

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@mcfc_jxsh @KayLFC05_ Where is that clip from then?

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@SamHeap4 @TimD2704 Big difference between you trying to get to the ball and a player holds you back Vs you actively moving away from the ball so a player has to run into you

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@c43l4n_ @Gbemiga__A A good connection doesn't mean a good shot. He'll always make a good connection but no team will ever have to panic when he gets the ball the way they panic when Rio does near the box.

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@nku3he Completely press resistant. Better passing in the final third and more grit and bravery in his tackles and he'll be perfect.

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@PDav86850370 @Zack3O12 First day, zero evidence to go off, and you say to someone "you were awfully nervous after they selected the traitors", and they get absolutely fuming at you for saying that.

Id also think that is incredibly suspicious.

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@c43l4n_ @Gbemiga__A What do we mean by "did more than Ngumoha", from what I seen they both stuggled to create, its just Gakpo then decides to hoof it over the bar whereas Rio recycles it

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@DanWalkerGordo1 @jmorleylfc He was a hindrance for the rest of the game. No shock his goal came from a situation where all he had to do was stand still.

To be a premier league footballer you need to be an athlete aswell.

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@dan__allen1 @WilcoFtbl I thought he was timid and showed a cowardice in avoiding any form of duel with their CBs

At no point did he sprint to counter attack aswell, which I'd say is lazy

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@dan__allen1 @WilcoFtbl When did any of that happen?