Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said the UK are still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state. The UK is joined by France, Australia and Canada who will also be making a decision. Lammy said, “Over the next 48 hours or so we are making that assesment, and we will come forward with wether we have got to a place where we will recognise a Palestinian state.” Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to make an announcement later today (21 September).
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Brydie Monaghan | Sunday 21 September 2025 09:14 BST
Deputy prime minister David Lammy has said the UK are still reviewing recognition of Palestine as a state.
The UK is joined by France, Australia and Canada who will also be making a decision.
Lammy said, “Over the next 48 hours or so we are making that assesment, and we will come forward with wether we have got to a place where we will recognise a Palestinian state.”
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