The UK followed Canada and Australia, with the former being the first G7 nation to recognise Palestinian statehood. In response to the declaration, UK activists and pressure groups have responded:Statement: The Palestinian Mission to the UK welcomes the UK 🇬🇧 recognition of the State of #Palestine🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/sHUKGpNLMk — Palestine in the UK (@PalMissionUK) September 21, 2025“Intolerable” as Palestinian statehood is recognisedIn recognising Palestinian statehood, Keir Starmer said:The starvation and devastation are utterly intolerable. Next, the UK should recognise the genocide in Gaza, end its complicity in crimes against humanity, and stop arming Israel. pic.twitter.com/PODQAufjAv — The Green Party (@TheGreenParty) September 20, 2025The UK Government’s recognition of Palestine is a welcome step, and one that is long overdue. He can’t To be clear, what the UK govt is doing is recognising a Palestinian state while it supports & helps Israel exterminate the Palestinian people.