Sir Keir Starmer
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Also written as: Starmer · the prime minister · the PM
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- Mandy Damari said Sir Keir was under a two‑state delusion and that recognition rewarded Hamas while hostages were still in Gaza.
- Sir Keir Starmer insisted the decision is not a reward for Hamas.
- Sir Keir Starmer said Hamas can have no future, no role in government and no role in security.
- Sir Keir said the United Kingdom had already proscribed and sanctioned Hamas and that work would be directed to sanction further Hamas figures in the coming weeks.
- In July, Sir Keir Starmer set a deadline of the UN General Assembly meeting, which takes place next week, for the United Kingdom to announce recognition unless Israel takes substantive steps to end the situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long‑term sustainable peace.
- In a video statement on X, the prime minister said "In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace and a two‑state solution."
- Sir Keir Starmer announced the United Kingdom's recognition of a Palestinian state.
- Priti Patel accused the prime minister of capitulating to the hard‑left factions of his party.
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Origin: first recognised while reading Starmer announces formal UK recognition of Palestinian state · 2026-09-08 22:41