Yvette Cooper spoke to the BBC as France and more countries prepare to follow the UK and recognise Palestinian statehood.

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President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a "necessity".

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he hopes the move will "revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis." ...

Britain, Canada and Australia recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in frustration over the Gaza war and hoping to promote ...

The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel.

The UK has officially recognised a Palestinian state. Here's Sir Keir Starmer's announcement in full. In the face of the ...

Though the move is largely symbolic, it is a historic moment as Western nations recognize a Palestinian state, although the ...

Canada, the UK and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, joining a growing global consensus and pushing ...