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Keir Starmer will urge Trump to resume US role in Gaza ceasefire talks
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 27, 2025

PM said to be horrified by the crisis and hopes to convince US president to help end the ‘unspeakable suffering’Keir Starmer will personally press Donald Trump to revive ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas when they meet on Monday amid growing int…

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Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Exclusive: Rayner and Cooper understood to back action as 221 MPs sign letter calling for UK recognition of statehoodKeir Starmer is under intense pressure from his most senior cabinet ministers and more than a third of MPs to move faster on recognisin…

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There is a dangerous disconnect: on Gaza, politics no longer speaks for the people | Gaby Hinsliff
ByGaby Hinsliff July 24, 2025

The government now faces a daunting task to show that society’s concerns can be reflected. It will need to do better than thisIt was meant to be a cosy conversation about cooking and new motherhood.But BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour took an unexpectedly bl…

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Dozens of former UK diplomats urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
ByPatrick Wintour and Harriet Sherwood July 23, 2025

Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’Dozens of former UK ambassadors and diplomats have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state amid growing intern…

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Dozens of former UK diplomats urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
ByPatrick Wintour and Harriet Sherwood July 23, 2025

Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’Dozens of former UK ambassadors and diplomats have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state amid growing intern…

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British ministers are betting they won’t face justice for complicity over Gaza. It’s a big risk to take | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones July 23, 2025

David Lammy seemingly believes Israel and its supporters will always be able to act with impunity – but the status quo surely cannot holdA terrible tipping point in Gaza has been reached. The number of people admitted to hospital or dying from starvati…

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Sadiq Khan urges Starmer to recognise Palestinian state immediately
ByPeter Walker and Pippa Crerar July 23, 2025

London mayor adds voice to chorus of calls as international outcry grows over starvation and killings in GazaMiddle East crisis – live updatesSadiq Khan has urged the UK government to recognise a Palestinian state immediately, putting more pressure on …

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Sadiq Khan urges Starmer to recognise Palestinian state immediately
ByPeter Walker and Pippa Crerar July 23, 2025

London mayor adds voice to chorus of calls as international outcry grows over starvation and killings in GazaMiddle East crisis – live updatesSadiq Khan has urged the UK government to recognise a Palestinian state immediately, putting more pressure on …

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Starmer under pressure from cabinet to recognise Palestinian statehood
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 22, 2025

Exclusive: Wes Streeting among ministers pushing for action after calling Israeli attacks on aid sites ‘intolerable’Keir Starmer is under pressure from cabinet ministers for the UK to immediately recognise Palestine as a state, as global outcry grows o…

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UK condemns Israel for depriving Palestinians of ‘human dignity’
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

David Lammy joins ministers from 24 other countries in issuing call for immediate end to Gaza warThe UK has joined 24 other countries in condemning Israel for depriving Palestinians of “human dignity” as they issued a call for an immediate end to the w…

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