“So today – as part of this process towards peace I can confirm the UK will recognise the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a long-term, sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a Two State Solution.”

Where it stands

On 29 July 2025 the Prime Minister said the UK would recognise the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September unless the Israeli government took the steps he listed, and that an assessment would be made in September. On 21 September 2025 he said that the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine. The deadline is taken as 30 September 2025, the end of the month he named.

What has happened

1. Jul 2025The Prime Minister says the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless conditions are met, Promised
2. Sep 2025The Prime Minister states that the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine, Delivered evidence
3. Sep 2025Recognition due by the UN General Assembly in September (editorial date, end of September 2025), Deadline

About the cost

No cost: a diplomatic decision, and no costing was published.

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