foreign secretary suggests recognition of palestine is close
Stephen has welcomed comments by the Foreign Secretary that the UK is ready to bring forward the moment when it formally recognises a Palestinian state.
Lord Cameron told a Westminster recetption that Palestinians had to be given a political horizon to encourage peace in the Middle East.
The Palestinian people would have to be shown "irreversible progress" towards a two-state solution, Lord Cameron said. “As that happens, we - with allies - will look at the issue of recognising a Palestinian state, including at the United Nations…that could be one of the things that helps to make this process irreversible." Pressed about recognising a Palestinian state, the prime minister told parliament last week that Britain would consider such a move “when the time is right”.
Speaking about Lord Cameron’s comments, Stephen said: “I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s comments. However, actions speak louder than words. There is no need to delay this further.
“If Labour wins power, we will strive to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state, as part of efforts to contribute to securing a negotiated two-state solution.”