Andy Burnham is poised to impose sanctions on Israel, despite warnings that it could undermine Britain’s security.
The Prime Minister is close to agreeing a package of measures that is expected to agree a ban on imports from goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
He is thought to have briefed Donald Trump on the plans during a phone call on Monday night in a bid to contain an expected White House backlash.
The package could be announced as soon as Tuesday morning.
However, Downing Street said that Mr Burnham has not spoken to Israeli leader Benjamin Netenyahu since becoming PM in
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