A third of MPs and Cabinet Ministers have joined the call for Labour leader Keir Starmer to officially recognise the state of Palestine. The pressure on Starmer comes after a meeting with former US President Donald Trump regarding trade in Gaza.

The move to recognise Palestine as a state has gained significant momentum, with politicians and activists urging Starmer to take a clear stance on the issue. The ongoing conflict in the region has brought heightened attention to the importance of recognising Palestine's statehood.

Starmer's meeting with Trump raised concerns among supporters, who fear that the Labour leader may be swayed by the former president's views on trade in Gaza. However, Starmer has stated that he remains committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict and will take into account the calls for recognition of Palestine.

As pressure mounts on Starmer to make a decision on the issue, all eyes are on the Labour leader to see if he will heed the calls of his colleagues and recognise the state of Palestine.