Palestine: Recognition of States
Commons · Question 26016 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Palestinian Authority about its implementation of reforms to recognise its statehood.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 9 Sep 2026
The UK recognises the State of Palestine and continues to work closely with the Palestinian Authority to support implementation of its reform agenda. On 11 August, the Foreign Secretary spoke with Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa and reinforced UK suppo...