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Ed Miliband Announces Comprehensive Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the Labour conference, pledging regional devolution and a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced comprehensive sanctions on Israeli settlements, citing public outrage over the Palestinian plight.
Chancellor John Healey pledged £115 million for a new marine research vessel, calling it part of a new industrial age.
Protesters displaying support for the banned Palestine Action group were arrested outside the conference, raising free-speech concerns.

History

Historical Context

After decades of sectarian violence that claimed more than 3,500 lives, the Good Friday Agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 by UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, US President Bill Clinton and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, creating devolved power-sharing and cross-border institutions. The accord entered force on 2 December 1999 and its framework still guides discussions on regional autonomy in the United Kingdom.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the Labour conference, pledging regional devolution and a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced comprehensive sanctions on Israeli settlements, citing public outrage over the Palestinian plight.
Chancellor John Healey pledged £115 million for a new marine research vessel, calling it part of a new industrial age.
Protesters displaying support for the banned Palestine Action group were arrested outside the conference, raising free-speech concerns.

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