A Historic Step Forward: UK Recognition of the State of Palestine

Today marks a historic step: UK recognition of the State of Palestine.

This week, I met Ambassador Husam Zomlot with our neighbouring MP Stella Creasy in support of this important moment.

Recognition is a step towards a two-state solution and a permanent peace, and I hope others around the world will now join us.

But recognition alone is not enough to stop this bloodshed. We need a ceasefire now, a flood of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the release of all hostages, and an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine.