David Lammy says Palestinian state won’t happen overnight
David Lammy says Palestinian state won’t happen overnight
- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated that the recognition of a Palestinian state would not result in its immediate establishment.
- Lammy made these remarks during a debate with Trevor Phillips on Sky News, clarifying the process of state recognition.
- He emphasised that while recognition is a decision, a Palestinian state would not simply appear overnight.
- Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the United Kingdom's recognition of Palestine as a state today, 21 September.