London, July 25 -- The administration of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is facing growing calls - both from within the political opposition as well as social groups -- to extend recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state, following France's decision to formally extend recognition in September.
The move by French President Emmanuel Macron has stirred a renewed debate in Westminster over the UK's long-standing position on the issue, reports BBC.
According to a report released today by the Foreign Affairs Committee, senior parliamentarians have been urging the government to act without delay.
It comes as senior Labour MPs, as well as Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, intensify pressure on Downing Street to ensure...