{
  "id": 18133329,
  "title": "Inspired by UK sanctions on Israel, US Democrats want to work with Labour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/inspired-by-uk-sanctions-on-israel-us-democrats-want-to-work-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T14:09:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-us-democrats-have-been-inspired-uks-israel-sanctions-and-want-work-labour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In response to UK sanctions on Israel, US Democrats are exploring the possibility of partnering with Labour, according to a source. Following the Democratic Party's recent victory in the US midterms, Democrats are considering implementing sanctions against settlers in the occupied West Bank, similar to the measures introduced by the UK. This development comes after US President Donald Trump's electoral defeat and as Democrats seek to bolster their progressive image ahead of the 2028 presidential election. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's foreign policy towards Israel has been particularly influential, with US Democrats praising his stance and considering it a model for US policy. Democratic lawmakers are urging for the implementation of sanctions on entities facilitating settlement construction, echoing the British government's approach. The potential collaboration between Democrats and Labour could signal a shift in British foreign policy, mirroring the strong ties between US President Bill Clinton and Tony Blair prior to Blair's premiership in 1997.",
  "summary": "Inspired by UK sanctions on Israel, US Democrats want to work with Labour Submitted by Peter Oborne on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 12:47 A source told MEE that informal talks are already taking place between Democrats and the Burnham government Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband attends a panel discussion during the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland on 13 October (AFP) Off As US President Donald…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}