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 the humanitarian situation called for action. “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two stage solution,” the prime minister announced, “to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly as prime minister of this great country, that the United Kingdom, formally recognises the state of Palestine.”

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.

Keir Starmer will take the historic step of recognising Palestine on Sunday after ministers concluded the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave has deteriorated amid…

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.

Out of 193 UN member states, 147 recognise the state of Palestine – as Belgium, Australia and France plan to follow suit

Announcement from prime minister expected this afternoon despite Israeli opposition

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…

Sir Keir Starmer insisted he was not rewarding Hamas as he announced that the UK formally recognises Palestine as a state.

The move will spark fury in Israel, but the prime minister insists “this solution is not a reward for Hamas”

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…

A complete transcription of Sir Keir Starmer's video announcement on Palestinian statehood.

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

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

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…