This afternoon, Keir Starmer declared that the UK now formally recognises a Palestinian state. A reformed Palestinian Authority would run the new state, with provisional borders based on 1967 lines with equal land swaps, finalised as part of future negotiations. Recognition will allow the UK to enter treaties with Palestine and make the Palestine head of mission a fully recognised ambassador. The Prime Minister’s video was released moments after Canada and Australia also announced formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.