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‘Not enough in itself’: wary welcome in West Bank over recognition of Palestine

People in territory call for symbolism of imminent move by UK and others to be translated into practical measures

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025

Human rights laws ‘must be fit for times we live in’ says Lammy

Justice Secretary David Lammy said human rights laws were being abused to make it harder to deport migrants,

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Tories demand investigation into McSweeney over think tank donations

David Lammy accused the Opposition of ‘muckraking’ over its calls for an investigation into the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Lammy: recognising Palestine will keep two-state Middle East peace hopes alive

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy acknowledged there would be little immediate change from the UK recognising a Palestinian state.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

Watch: David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, confirmed that the government is currently reviewing whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Lammy stated that an assessment is underway, and a decision on recognising a Palestinian state is expected within the next 48 hours. France, Australia, and Canada are also among…

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Gaza student hoping for Glasgow PhD in urgent plea as family blocked from entering UK

A student from Gaza hoping to study in Scotland has issued a plea to the UK Government urging them not to "make her choose" between her…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Deputy prime minister David Lammy says UK still reviewing recognition of Palestinian state

Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said the UK are still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

UK set to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in recent weeks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2025

Justice Secretary announces 10,000 more stab-proof vests for prison officers

Meanwhile 500 Tasers will also be handed to trained-up staff in local response teams based in prisons, scaled up from 20 specialist officers in July.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025

UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and hostage families

The Prime Minister is understood to have concluded the situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change course.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025