The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat). The bill would require the UK government to formally recognise Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 37 of 2024-25 (318KB PDF)
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Alongside the recognition of a sovereign Palestine, the bill would also require the UK government to recognise the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination in the state of Palestine.
The UK government has committed to supporting a two-state solution involving a sovereign Israel and a sovereign Palestine, and to recognising Palestinian statehood at a time when it is most conducive to the peace process.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 37 of 2024-25 (318KB PDF)
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Recent tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have raised concerns about stability and security in the country, particularly due to reports of external influence and recent secessionist rhetoric in Republika Srpska. This briefing outlines recent developments, international responses and the UK government’s position on Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead of a House of Lords debate on the subject.
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about foreign affairs.
