In the wake of Sir Keir Starmer's recognition of a Palestinian state, the Daily Mail answers the all-important questions: Why now, what prompted it and will it have an impact?

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.