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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd

SNP threaten to force Palestine recognition vote as Starmer faces pressure over Gaza

Palestinians walk along a road towards an area in the northern Gaza Strip where trucks are entering with humanitarian aid in Gaza City (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP) - (AP)

The Scottish National Party (SNP) is set to intensify pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, threatening to compel a parliamentary vote on the recognition of Palestinian statehood by the UK.

Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, announced plans to introduce a "Palestine Recognition Bill" in the House of Commons once Parliament reconvenes from recess, unless the Prime Minister alters his stance on the issue.

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