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How will recognition of Palestinian statehood be greeted in the UK?
ByPippa Crerar Political editor September 21, 2025

As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour governmentThe UK’s formal recognition of Palestinian statehood is deeply symbolic on the world stage, but the major foreign policy shift is also a significan…

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UK recognises Palestine as an independent state
ByPatrick Wintour , Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar September 21, 2025

Keir Starmer’s announcement comes seven decades after end of British mandate in Palestine and creation of state of IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Keir Starmer has announced.The d…

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UK recognises state of Palestine to ‘keep alive’ the possibility of peace
ByPatrick Wintour , Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar September 21, 2025September 22, 2025

Keir Starmer says announcement shows government’s hopes for a secure Israel alongside a viable PalestineNetanyahu says recognition is a prize for terrorismThe UK has formally recognised Palestine as an independent state, Keir Starmer has said, in a dee…

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Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestine later today – UK politics live
ByYohannes Lowe September 21, 2025

Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli oppositionAfter calling for criminal sanctions against Elon Musk, Ed Davey also insisted the Lib Dems are a party of free speech.Asked whether his party share the values of those …

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UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestinian state – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

UK, Canada and Australia announce formal recognition of PalestineKeir Starmer has arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Battle of Britain service.The ceremony, held between 11am and 12pm, marks the 85th anniversary of the victory by Royal Air Force pil…

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UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages
ByPA Media September 20, 2025

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeksThe UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.Keir S…

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UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages
ByPA Media September 20, 2025

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeksThe UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.Keir S…

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Iran will suspend path of cooperation with IAEA: SNSC
ByMehr News Agency September 20, 2025

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced Saturday that “the path of cooperation” with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be suspended practically after the actions taken by the European states.

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Labour rules against dozens of motions about Palestine being debated at party conference
ByRowena Mason Whitehall editor September 19, 2025

Calls for sanctions on Israel and ban on trade that aids international law violations among snubbed motionsLabour has ruled out motions about Palestine being debated at its party conference later this month, triggering accusations that it is trying to …

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UN votes to allow Palestinian president to address annual gathering via video link
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor September 19, 2025

Trump had refused to grant visas for Palestinian delegation due to attend conference and UN general assemblyThe United Nations general assembly has voted to allow the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, to address next week’s annual gathering of worl…

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