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Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill

A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Layla MoranLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

16 January 2026

In Plain English

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If enacted, the bill would require the UK government to recognise the State of Palestine as a sovereign state in UK law and to outline how that recognition should be implemented in Britain’s foreign policy and international relations.

Key Points

Would require recognition of Palestine as a state under UK law and in relation to diplomacy.
Would set out the steps the government must take to formalise that recognition.
Could influence UK policy towards Israel and broader Middle East diplomacy, including engagement with international organisations.

Who is affected?

Palestinian people and authoritiesIsrael and the Israeli governmentUK government and its diplomatic serviceBritish citizens with ties to Palestine or IsraelBusinesses and NGOs operating in or with the regionInternational organisations and allied governments involved in Middle East diplomacy

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill

24 Oct 2024

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 23 October 2024.

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