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Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders?

While a historic decision, Western states’ recognition of Palestine needs to come with more action, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Battle of Britain anniversary ‘reminds us of values that bind us together’ – PM

The ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Evening Standard

Cheers, Hugs At Palestinian Mission As UK Recognises Statehood

As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain's landmark decision to recognise the State of Palestine on Sunday, the small team in the Palestinian mission to the UK erupted in cheers of joy.

International Business Times

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Keir Starmer’s Trump card to woo the US president

Letters: Derrick Joad decries the PM’s appeasement of Trump, while Rev Robert Titley sympathises with Starmer. Also letters from Jane Edwards and Michael Fuller

The Guardian - UK

How will recognition of Palestinian statehood be greeted in the UK?

As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour government

The Guardian - UK

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestinian state

The move comes ahead of an international peace conference organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of the two-state solution.

Axios

It is right to recognise Palestine, but it will not change reality

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The UK recognising a Palestinian state is a welcome rally to hope and a cry of condemnation, but it is unlikely to change Israel’s policy or to speed up bringing such a state into being

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UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian State ahead of UN General Assembly

The move comes in an effort to pile pressure on the Israeli government amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Euronews

A ‘huge step’ but is it ‘too late’? Gazans react to UK’s recognition of Palestinian state

More than a decade after the House of Commons voted to recognise the state of Palestine, the government has finally followed through. Palestinians say they are happy – but say it is a futile move if not backed up by further action

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s statement in full on the recognition of Palestine

The statement in full

The Independent UK

British PM Starmer says UK to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer anounced on Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Watch Keir Starmer announce UK recognition of Palestinian state

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The Independent UK

Canada, Australia, Portugal join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Recognition of Palestine from Canada, Australia comes in coordination with UK, ahead of UN General Assembly meeting.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises the state of Palestine

In a historic step, Palestine has been recognised as an official state by the United Kingdom.

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Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer confirms UK recognition of Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move

The Prime Minister believes the international community has a moral responsibility to act to keep the hope of long-term peace alive

The Guardian - UK

UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable Palestine

The Independent UK

Starmer announces UK officially recognises Palestinian state

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The Independent UK

Starmer confirms UK recognition of a Palestinian state

Sir Keir Starmer believes the international community has a moral responsibility to act in order to keep the hope of long-term peace alive.

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The Independent UK

UK formally recognises Palestinian state marking major milestone in push for peace in Middle East

The move will spark fury in Israel, but the prime minister insists ‘this solution is not a reward for Hamas’

The Independent UK

Voices: Has King Charles shown that the monarchy still matters?

COMMENT: Billions of pounds of trade flowed from the state visit this week – thanks in no small part to the King playing his part with Trump to perfection, writes Anthony Seldon

Euronews

The United Kingdom and Portugal to announce recognition of Palestinian state

On Sunday, the UK and Portugal will announce its recognition of a Palestinian state. The move comes ahead of the UN General Assembly this week, where other nations, including Australia, Canada and France, also plan to do so.

Evening Standard

Tories demand investigation into McSweeney over think tank donations

David Lammy accused the Opposition of ‘muckraking’ over its calls for an investigation into the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.

International Business Times

UK To Recognise Palestinian State Ahead Of UN Debate

Britain was set Sunday to recognise a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN talks to pressure Israel over the Gaza war.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government formally recognises state of Palestine

The UK Government has formally recognised the state of Palestine ...

Evening Standard

Lammy: recognising Palestine will keep two-state Middle East peace hopes alive

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy acknowledged there would be little immediate change from the UK recognising a Palestinian state.

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