LONDON, 22 May. - (ANA) - The British Labour party said it would work towards recognising Palestine as a state if it won power, after Spain, Ireland and Norway announced a landmark decision to change its diplomatic status.

 

David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, said it would be “preferable” if British recognition was part of a two-state solution bringing peace to the Middle East.

 

He accused some Israeli  politicians in Israel of wanting a “no-state solution” to the conflict.

 

The shadow Foreign Secretary was speaking after Israel recalled its ambassadors to the three European countries, saying they had rewarded Hamas for “the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.”

 

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron faced a backlash from some Tory MPs after he suggested the UK could fast-track recognition of Palestine during negotiations for a final peace deal rather than at the end of it.

 

The Government has been asked for comment.   - (ANA) -

 

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