Starmer’s close ally Emmanuel Macron also announced his own plan for France to recognise Palestine last week – becoming the first G7 country to do so. Starmer initially refused, saying it had to be part of a wider plan for peace. But, after his declaration on Tuesday, the prime minister has denied this new decision is a U-turn to appease angry MPs.

Sir Keir Starmer had been under a lot of pressure to recognise Palestinian statehood. He was under pressure from more than 250 MPs who signed a letter urging recognition. He was under pressure from Jeremy Corbyn’s new left-wing party,

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