Starmer Announces The UK’s Recognition of a Palestinian State

Starmer Announces The UK’s Recognition of a Palestinian State

London, 21 September 2025

The UK now formally recognises a Palestinian state, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly - as prime minister of this great country - that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine," he said in a video statement.

Prior to this, Canada was the first G7 country to take action, with Australia coming in second.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously argued that it "rewards Hamas's monstrous terrorism" for nations to recognise Palestinian statehood. (Source: BBC News )