Andy Burnham accused of 'ruining' the UK in scathing Richard Tice verdict

Andy Burnham accused of 'ruining' the UK in scathing Richard Tice verdict Andy Burham was torn apart on GB News for his "disastrous sanction". Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Emmanuella Ngimbi 09:20, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 Updated: 10:02, Wed, Oct 7, 2026 Burham was torn apart on GB News (Image: Getty) Andy Burnham was dealt a scathing blow on GB News as presenters Ellie Costello and Cameron Walker introduced Reform UK 's deputy leader, Richard Tice. The politician blasted the Prime Minister's 'disastrous sanctions' as pro-Palestine protesters prepare to take to the streets on Wednesday (October 7), which marks the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Richard stated: "I'm very concerned because not only is it a collapse of Israel and the United Kingdom, but I've seen overnight that it's leading to a collapse in the relationship between the UK and the United States. The GB News guest claimed: "A very senior US administration official has confirmed that the US is now looking at retaliatory sanctions against the UK, France and Norway, because of the sanctions that those countries are imposing against Israel . "In his furious rant, Richard fumed: "I just believe we've got an antisemitic hard left bunch of socialists ruining this country that are led by the likes of Burnham and [Ed] Miliband ." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT He then accused the two politicians of kowtowing to these people, making disastrous decisions, and these are the consequences. They have no idea what they're doing, and as of overnight, it looks like the US are considering retaliatory sanctions against the United Kingdom because of Miliband's stance against Israel ." Richard continued: "That's the consequence when you've got someone like him running the foreign office." This comes after Burnham confirmed that companies will be banned from helping to construct or sell properties in the settlements, as part of sanctions being coordinated with France and Canada. Miliband announced the measure in the Commons, accusing the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians. He also said the British Government believed the occupation of the West Bank as a whole was unlawful, going beyond the previous position that only described the settlements themselves as illegal. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The Foreign Secretary said: "All too often the Israeli government has turned a blind eye to this and worse, members of it have made statements and taken actions to support the forced displacement of Palestinians." Speaking on the import ban on goods from illegal settlements, he added: "I do not believe the British people want us supporting the occupation by accepting products from settlements in our shops and supermarkets." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Furious Nick Ferrari suddenly quits LBC interview in car crash row BBC makes hated Strictly Come Dancing format change after Amy Dowden exit ‘Anti-semitic hard-left bunch of socialists ruling this country.’Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice says he is concerned about the relationship between the UK, Israel and the US, following the consequences of Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband’s ‘disastrous’ sanctions. https://t.co/4cMGjhxfFl — GB News (@GBNEWS) October 7, 2026 Burnham echoed this in his own statement: "The suffering of the Palestinian people is a scar on the conscience of the world. Innocent Palestinians, including children, continue to be killed in Gaza. And there is still a humanitarian crisis, with far too little aid getting in. "That's why we are acting, and why Britain will continue to act in support of our values." Now, the University of London Coalition, a group which brings together students from universities across the capital, have urged its members to "take to the streets" on Wednesday and "demand an end to the Palestinian genocide". However, as October 7 marks three years since the attacks on Israel, Education Secretary Lucy Powell called on the organisers "to show compassion and respect for others" by moving the protest to another date. She said: "The anniversary of October 7 will bring immense pain to Jewish communities across the country, and they should be able to remember those affected by the attacks free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse, including on university campuses." As the Police have said they cannot ban the demonstration, Burnham has assured Britain’s Jewish community, "we stand with you," in a statement and pledged that his Government is "committed to protecting our citizens from vile hatred". GB News Andy Burnham Richard Tice Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments