That pathway will set out concrete steps to turn the desperately needed ceasefire into a lasting peace. Recognition of a Palestinian state has to be one of those steps.
On the recordJuly 25, 2025
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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thehill.comEditor's note · Context
Starmer emphasizes the importance of recognizing Palestine for achieving lasting peace.
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