Lammy urged by MPs to say when Government will recognise Palestinian state

David Lammy said he would ‘play his part’ in the decision to recognise Palestine, but would not say when (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

MPs have urged David Lammy to set out a timetable for the Government to officially recognise Palestine, as the Commons emphasised the need for a two-state solution.

The Foreign Secretary faced repeated questions over what criteria officials and ministers would use for the decision, and to give a indication of when it may happen.