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BREAKING: Over 200 British MPs pressure Keir Starmer to recognize Palestinian statehood
BREAKING: Over 200 British MPs pressure Keir Starmer to recognize Palestinian statehood
An open letter urged Starmer to announce full recogition at a UN conference next week
An open letter urged Starmer to announce full recogition at a UN conference next week
[Photo courtesy of AFP]
[Photo courtesy of AFP]
222 British members of parliament across both political spectrums signed an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday urging him to recognize Palestine as a state.
The letter, organized by the Foreign Affairs Committee, called for the full implementation of the two-state solution, meaning a full and equal recognition not only for Israel, but also for the Palestinians.
“Whilst we appreciate the UK does not have it in its power to bring about a free and independent Palestine, UK recognition would have a significant impact due to our historic connections and our membership on the UN Security Council, so we urge you to take this step.”
The letter comes ahead of a United Nations conference on Palestine scheduled next week.
This comes as French President Emmanual Macron announced on Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state in September.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
222 British members of parliament across both political spectrums signed an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday urging him to recognize Palestine as a state.
The letter, organized by the Foreign Affairs Committee, called for the full implementation of the two-state solution, meaning a full and equal recognition not only for Israel, but also for the Palestinians.
“Whilst we appreciate the UK does not have it in its power to bring about a free and independent Palestine, UK recognition would have a significant impact due to our historic connections and our membership on the UN Security Council, so we urge you to take this step.”
The letter comes ahead of a United Nations conference on Palestine scheduled next week.
This comes as French President Emmanual Macron announced on Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state in September.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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