Politics
Labour beset by internal divisions over Gaza, Mandelson scandal, and immigration policy
July 13, 2026 at 06:26 PM
Coverage
3 reports · over 2649 hours
TGThe Guardian
Burnham’s apology over Gaza marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive voters
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BNBBC News
Why Sir Keir Starmer still can't move on from the Peter Mandelson mess
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BNBBC News
As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
(opens the publisher’s site)The party faces multiple controversies ahead of local elections, with key figures breaking ranks on policy and leadership.
- Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza and promised to increase pressure on the Israeli government.
- Sir Keir Starmer fired top Foreign Office official Sir Olly Robbins after it emerged that vetting concerns about Lord Mandelson’s appointment were not raised with ministers.
- Former deputy leader Angela Rayner criticized Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans as “un-British” and warned the party was “running out of time.”
- The government authorized the US to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites amid escalating Middle East conflict.