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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
David Lynch

MPs run out of time to debate Palestinian statehood Bill

People take part in a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in central London (PA) - (PA Wire)

MPs ran out of time to debate whether the UK should recognise the state of Palestine.

Independent MP Shockat Adam (Leicester South) had seconds left at the end of Parliament’s Friday sitting to present his Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No 2) Bill, and lost his opportunity to make the case for the law change.

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