UK set to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday

Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeks

The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday after Israel failed to meet the conditions set out by Keir Starmer in July.

The prime minister is to make the announcement after concluding the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly in the past few weeks. The move comes despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.