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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brydie Monaghan

Deputy prime minister David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestinian state

Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said the UK are still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state.

The UK is joined by France, Australia and Canada who will also be making a decision.

Lammy said, “Over the next 48 hours or so we are making that assesment, and we will come forward with wether we have got to a place where we will recognise a Palestinian state.”

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to make an announcement later today (21 September).

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