Breaking - Britain will join the others tomorrow and recognize
The Palestinian State - from BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce800enrglzo
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon.
The move comes after the prime minister said in July the UK would shift its position in September unless Israel met conditions including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and committing to a long-term sustainable peace deal that delivers a two-state solution.
It represents a major change in British foreign policy after successive governments said recognition should come as part of a peace process and at a time of maximum impact.
Ministers believe that time was now, and argue there was a moral responsibility to act to keep the hope of a long-term peace deal alive.
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