Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through central London Saturday, urging incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to act firmly against Israel's operations in Gaza.⁣ ⁣ Chanting slogans and holding flags, they demanded an immediate ceasefire, sanctions on Israel, an end to British arms exports, and stronger support for Palestinian statehood, calling Israel's actions "genocide."⁣ ⁣ The demonstration followed Friday's confirmation that Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, was elected Labour leader. He will succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on July 20.⁣ ⁣ Analysts note that Labour's previous stance on Gaza led to significant local election losses to independent and Green candidates, increasing pressure on leadership prior to Starmer's resignation.⁣ ⁣ #ISRAEL #PALESTINE #GAZA #UKLABOR #STARMER #ANDYBURNHAM