Starmer and the dangers of recognising Palestine

Nearly two years on from the October 7 assaults by Hamas and subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has joined different world leaders in recognising a Palestinian state. 

The UK prime minister made the choice after months of strain from dozens of his personal MPs – however will or not it’s sufficient to appease these in Labour who wish to go even additional? What does he hope the transfer will obtain and will it result in the UK banning arms gross sales to Israel? 

Niall is joined by Sky’s safety and defence analyst Michael Clarke and former Labour adviser Scarlett MccGwire. 

Producer:  Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie  
Editor: Mike Bovill