Watch Keir Starmer announce UK recognition of Palestinian state

WorldPolitics
22 Sep 2025 • 12:51 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • The United Kingdom has formally recognised Palestine as an official state.
  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the decision on Sunday, 21 September 2025.
  • The recognition was prompted by the growing humanitarian situation in the Middle East.
  • Starmer stated the move aims to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two-state solution.
  • The Prime Minister declared that the UK formally recognises the state of Palestine.

IN FULL