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What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean? – podcast
By September 22, 2025

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy?Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn …

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Starmer finally said it: ‘We recognise Palestine.’ But Gaza desperately needs action – where is that? | Nesrine Malik
ByNesrine Malik September 22, 2025

The British PM and others offered fine words, but after all the horror, many will say too little, too late. Palestinians need unfettered support – and nowWelcome, but behind the curve. That is the summary of the coordinated recognition of a Palestinian…

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Pete Songi on the UK recognising Palestine as an independent state – cartoon
ByPete Songi September 21, 2025

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Pete Songi on the UK recognising Palestine as an independent state – cartoon
ByPete Songi September 21, 2025

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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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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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