Palestinian state to be recognised by Britain's government

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 Peter Prinsley, a Labour MP who is Jewish, and Alistair Burt, a former Conservative MP and Middle East minister.

Also on the programme: the memorial service for the murdered right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk takes place later today; and Vietnam has won the Intervision song contest.

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 picture: Israeli soldiers take position during an army operation in the West Bank city of Nablus on 27 August, 2025. Credit: ALAA BADARNEH/EPA/Shutterstock)