LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Sunday Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a break with long-standing policy despite stiff opposition from Israel and disapproval from the United States, the UK’s closest ally. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed that Starmer would announce his decision later on Sunday and said any recognition should be seen as part of a peace process leading to an eventual two-state solution. Britain is expected to join more than 140 other members of the United Nations which have recognized a Palestinian state.

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.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce Britain's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon, the BBC reports.

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

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

Multiple recognitions are expected despite strong pushback from Israel and the US amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.

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…

Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli opposition

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'.

The PM said the UK will press ahead with the move unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the prospect of a two-state…

LONDON: Britain was set Sunday to recognize a Palestinian state with a landmark announcement due from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as several nations were poised to follow at UN…

LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Sunday Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a break with long-standing policy despite stiff opposition…

In a historic step, Palestine has been recognised as an official state by the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Sunday (21 September) after concluding…

Keir Starmer’s announcement comes seven decades after end of British mandate in Palestine and creation of state of Israel

The Prime Minister this afternoon said that the UK would press on with its symbolic gesture because of the Netanyahu government's failure to agree to a ceasefire in the occupied…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. is formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

Sir Keir Starmer makes announcement in a video message but decision is mostly symbolic and will change little

As well as being deeply symbolic, the move is also a major foreign policy shift for the Labour government

The British premier Keir Starmer announced the decision in a video message on Sunday afternoon at the same time that Canada and Australia also recognized Palestinian statehood

LONDON: As Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Britain’s landmark decision to recognize the State of Palestine on Sunday, the small team in the Palestinian mission to the UK…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. is formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.