Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK has officially recognised Palestine as a state.
"Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine," the prime minister said on X, alongside a longer video statement.
"In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.
"That means a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable Palestinian state. At the moment, we have neither."
