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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey and Pippa Crerar

Keir Starmer expected to push for Palestinian state in Labour manifesto

Keir Starmer at a D-day commemorative event in Portsmouth on Wednesday
Keir Starmer will agree the final version of the manifesto in a meeting with unions on Friday. Photograph: Leon Neal/Reuters

Keir Starmer is planning to use the Labour manifesto to make his strongest commitment on Palestinian statehood since the war in Gaza started, sources have told the Guardian, in a move to shore up the party’s core support on the left.

People with knowledge of the document say the Labour leader is expected to include a pledge to recognise Palestine before the end of any peace process, and to make sure such a move does not get vetoed by a neighbouring country.

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