Burnham’s apology over Gaza marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive voters

Burnham's apology over Labour's initial stance on the Gaza conflict signals a pivotal moment for the party as it tries to regain the trust of progressive voters. Keir Starmer's earlier comments supporting Israel's right to defend itself sparked backlash, especially given the recent Hamas attack on Israel. This apology aims to recalibrate Labour's position and address the concerns of those disillusioned by the party's initial response. Whether this shift will be enough to rebuild its coalition remains uncertain, but it's clear the party is now keen to realign itself with its core progressive supporters.