London, July 26, 2025 (AFP) - UK party threatens to 'force vote' on recognising Palestinian state

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2025-07-27
A minor opposition party in the British parliament on Sunday threatened to bring forward legislation on recognising Palestinian statehood and "force a vote" if Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to oppose the move. The Scottish National Party (SNP), which pushes for the independence of Scotland, said it would table a "Palestine Recognition Bill" when parliament returns after its summer recess if Starmer did not change his position. The prime m......
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