Matthew Doyle, former communications director to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, told Newsmax on Thursday that his Labour Party has long backed the recognition of a Palestinian state, framing it as a matter of dignity and justice for Palestinians despite differences with U.S. policy.
Speaking to “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” from Windsor Castle, Doyle acknowledged that the issue marks a point of disagreement between London and Washington but emphasized that his nation’s position is rooted in long-standing party policy.
“The U.K. Labour Party has taken a position some time that we support the recognition of a Palestinian state, that we believe in the dignity and justice of Palestinian statehood,” Doyle said.
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