Gaza
Keir Starmer says UK will recognise Palestine in September unless Israel ends war
Critics point out that Palestinian statehood ‘is not a bargaining chip’
Keir Starmer recalls cabinet for emergency Gaza meeting
It is understood that the prime minister will discuss the matter of recognising a Palestinian state
TUC calls on government to immediately recognise Palestine and suspend trade deal
‘Words must be matched by action’
Calls grow within Labour for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
Ministers are pushing for action after calling Israeli attacks on Palestinians at aid stations “intolerable”
Led By Donkeys unfurls Gaza protest banner at Labour HQ
‘The UK continues to provide arms, intelligence and diplomatic cover to Israel. There are no excuses for this to continue.’
Activists read names of 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza outside Welsh government
“Each was precious. Each was innocent. Many died horrific, painful deaths. There were so many of them. They must not be forgotten.”