The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza.
Keir Starmer: “The United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the…”
On the recordJuly 29, 2025
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Keir Starmer
Labour Party
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Starmer outlines conditions for U.K. recognition of Palestine at a press conference.
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