Britain set to announce recognition of Palestinian state

The British government is to today officially recognise a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had warned two months ago he'd take such a step unless Israel met certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. We'll hear from our political correspondent, Rob Watson, on the significance of the announcement.

Also in the programme: the memorial service for the murdered right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk takes place later today; and new visa rules for skilled workers in the United States have come into force.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are Mark Landler, the New York Times’ London bureau chief, and Dalal Mawad, a Lebanese journalist based in Paris and a correspondent for Al Araby Television.

(File photo: British Prime Minister Kier Starmer speaking at Number 10 Downing Street on March 31, 2025. Credit: Jack Taylor/Pool via REUTERS)