UK settlements ban: How conspiracy theory accusing Burnham of courting ‘Islamist voters’ went global

UK settlements ban: How conspiracy theory accusing Burnham of courting ‘Islamist voters’ went global Submitted by Peter Oborne on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:19 Right-wing UK politicians have claimed government's foreign policy shift on Israel is a ploy to shore up support among Muslims. Now Israeli and American politicians are amplifying the narrative British Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks on during a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street on 3 September 2026 in London (Leon Neal/