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Al Jazeera Staff

How significant is UK’s move to recognise Palestinian state, and why now?

Starmer emphasised that recognition of Palestine has long been a part of Labour Party policy [Reuters]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced that his country will recognise the state of Palestine by September, unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end its war on Gaza and commit to a genuine peace process.

A government statement released following an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday said Starmer indicated the recognition could take place before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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