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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, confirmed that the government is currently reviewing whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Lammy stated that an assessment is underway, and a decision on recognising a Palestinian state is expected within the next 48 hours. France, Australia, and Canada are also among…