Starmer faces cross-party pressure to end UK’s historic betrayal of Palestine – Middle East Monitor

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to recall his cabinet next week from the summer recess to discuss the escalating crisis in Gaza and the mounting calls for the UK to recognise a State of Palestine.

The decision, announced by Downing Street, comes amid increasing pressure from more than 200 UK MPs, including over 100 Labour backbenchers, who signed a cross‑party letter urging for the immediate recognition of Palestine. This growing chorus also includes…