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David Hughes

Labour Government ‘deeply committed’ to recognising Palestine, Reynolds says

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stressed that a move recognising Palestinian statehood must be meaningful (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is “deeply committed” to recognising a Palestinian state, a member of his Cabinet said.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds stressed that such a move would have to be meaningful and come as part of a “genuine move towards a two-state solution and a long-term peace settlement” with Israel.

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