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Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer sparks fury over Palestine - 'caving into backbenchers!'
The move was condemned by the Conservatives in Britain, as well as by the United States and Israel itself, as a "reward for ...
Starmer cannot simply conjure up a Palestinian state – here’s why
Sir Keir Starmer’s threat to recognise Palestine if Israel does not end its war in Gaza and commit to a two-state solution ...
Can Starmer's Palestine pledge be more than symbolic gesture?
It has long been a Labour position to recognise a Palestinian state as part of a peace process and at a time of maximum impact. There are important caveats. The prime minister said the UK will ...
US says Starmer's decision on Palestine is a 'slap in the face for October 7 victims'
Sir Keir Starmer's decision on Palestinian statehood only gives Hamas hope, a US state department official says.
Starmer faces pushback for opening door to Palestinian statehood
The Prime Minister said the UK could take the step of recognising Palestine’s statehood in September, if Israel does not meet a series of conditions.
Sir Keir Starmer's significant breakthrough on Gaza won't please everyone
So even if he has indeed bowed to pressure from MPs and cabinet ministers, Sir Keir has achieved a significant breakthrough ...
What would UK recognition of Palestine as a state actually mean?
Starmer said Israel must end its starvation tactics and agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, or the UK would recognise a Palestinian ...
Starmer convenes Cabinet for urgent meeting on Gaza
Sir Keir Starmer has gathered senior ministers for an urgent Cabinet meeting on Gaza. It comes as the Prime Minister faces ...