Sir Keir Starmer said he would play 'a full part' in resolving the conflict between Israel and Palestine as Prime Minister, saying that he would recognize Palestine as part of a two-state solution.
Sir Keir Starmer said he would play "a full part" in resolving the conflict between Israel and Palestine as Prime Minister, saying that he would recognize Palestine as part of a two-state solution. Asked by caller Johan, a Muslim Labour voter, what role Sir Keir would play in bringing about a solution to the 'atrocity' happening in Israel and Palestine, the Labour Leader said his government would play a "full part" in resolving the conflict.
Read more: Israel announces 'tactical pause' in fighting to allow more aid into southern GazaRead more: 'I didn't think we would win': Keir Starmer skewered by LBC listener over supporting Jeremy Corbyn He also refused to say if Israel's actions in Palestine could be considered "genocide" saying "I'm not going to sit in an LBC studio and pronounce that something is genocide or not.""That's not how it works.
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