UK move to recognise Palestinian state is a diplomatic crowbar to revive peace process

Jeremy Bowen

International editor

EPA Palestinian flags fly in front of Nelson's Column and a cloudy blue sky in the background during a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in Trafalgar Square, London.EPA

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that Britain will recognise Palestinian statehood is a major change in UK foreign policy.

He offered to postpone recognition if Israel took “substantive steps to end…

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