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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has declined a request from former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to initiate a public inquiry into alleged British complicity in the conflict in Gaza. Corbyn had formally written to the Prime Minister shortly after the administration took office in July, advocating for a full, independent investigation into the matter.

Burnham’s rejection of the proposal marks a point of friction between the two political figures regarding the scope of government accountability in foreign policy. The request sought to establish a formal mechanism to examine the nature of British involvement in the ongoing situation in Gaza.