'Symbolic' UK sanctions on Israel aim to avoid Washington's wrath

'Symbolic' UK sanctions on Israel aim to avoid Washington's wrath Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Sun, 09/13/2026 - 17:11 A more fundamental shift in policy, challenging Britain's long-held position as an underling of US imperialism, won't happen anytime soon Protesters hold a banner calling for sanctions against Israel during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside Downing Street in London, on 29 July 2025 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street promising to