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MP Presses for Immediate Recognition of Palestine, Saying Conflict in Gaza Has “Become a War on Children”

Ahead of the UN Conference in New York next week, 221 MPs from nine parties backed a letter by Sarah Champion urging UK recognition of a Palestinian State.
Ahead of the UN Conference in New York next week, 221 MPs backed a letter urging UK recognition, amid cabinet splits over Palestine's statehood, with Sir Keir Starmer affirming its 'inalienable right' on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper, and Wes Streeting urged Starmer to follow France’s lead, saying a ceasefire could pave the way for Palestinian recognition.
Despite endorsing a two-state solution, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will enter an emergency cabinet meeting this week under pressure to specify when the UK will recognize Palestine.
James Murray highlighted that 140 countries have recognised Palestinian statehood without advancing the peace process, and the UK supports efforts by the US, Qatar and Egypt.

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