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‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine
ByJason Burke and Sufian Taha in Ramallah September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measuresAbu Said, a barber, is busy. It is a weekend and though the narrow streets of al-Am’ari camp are hot and quiet, his shop is crowded.Everyon…

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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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Coldplay preaching peace and love to Charlie Kirk is all well and good. But would it hurt artists to take a stand? | Elle Hunt
ByElle Hunt September 20, 2025

At Wembley, Chris Martin exhorted the crowd to ‘send love anywhere you wanna send it’. But half-hearted word salad won’t stop the rise of hateI don’t mind committing to record that I am a fan of Coldplay. A Rush of Blood to the Head, Parachutes and Viv…

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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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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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Israel boycott aims are misunderstood | Letter
ByGuardian staff September 19, 2025

The boycott targets institutions, not academics or the flow of ideas, writes Jonathan RosenheadYou report on the growing strength of the movement for an academic boycott of Israeli universities (Universities around the world cut ties with Israeli acade…

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