The Deputy Prime Minister said that the incendiary move, expected to be confirmed by Sir Keir later today, was about giving the Palestinian people 'hope'.

Sir Keir said the UK will press ahead with the move, which is expected to be announced this week, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and revives plans for a two-state…

The PM had signalled a shift in policy unless Israel took steps including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.