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UK’s Lammy says Palestine recognition aimed at keeping distant two-state vision ‘alive’
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy emphasizes that UK recognition of Palestine aims to support a future two-state solution despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.
- The UK recognised Palestine as a state in September 2025 to keep alive the prospect of a two-state solution alongside Israel.
- This decision responded to ongoing conflict since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and builds on international efforts amid obstacles like a 2024 US veto blocking Palestine’s full UN membership.
- The UK acknowledged Palestinian statehood over provisional 1967 borders with land swaps, while stressing recognition will not resolve the humanitarian crisis or end hostilities in Gaza.
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy indicated that establishing two separate states for Israel and Palestine remains a distant goal and emphasized that such recognition does not address immediate needs like feeding children, which relies on humanitarian assistance.
- The move allows upgrading of Palestinian diplomatic missions and signals a symbolic correction of colonial-era wrongs, though critics including Israel’s prime minister called it “absurd” and premature.
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Recognition of Palestine aims to keep two-state solution alive, says Foreign Secretary
The Foreign Secretary says hopes of a two-state solution are in peril, and the government had to act now to recognise a state of Palestine. Yvette Cooper also insisted Hamas must have no say in the future of Palestine.
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What the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state means
David Lammy acknowledged it would not ease the humanitarian crisis or secure the release of hostages.
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'Now is the time to stand up for a two-state [solution]' - Lammy
Deputy PM David Lammy says recognising a Palestinian state, which Keir Starmer is expected to do later today, is important for the “civil and religious rights” of Palestinian people pic.twitter.com/iUyDkrdGKN — BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) September 21, 2025 The post ‘Now is the time to stand up for a two-state [solution]’ – Lammy appeared first on Conservative Home.
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