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).

Amid rising concerns over Israel’s war in Gaza, Britain is set to join other nations in formally recognising Palestinian statehood

A host of countries, including France and Canada, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.