Starmer must not meet Israeli president during UK visit, say Labour MPs

Published on September 5, 2025 at 09:17 AM
Starmer must not meet Israeli president during UK visit, say Labour MPs

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog to visit London for expected talks with ministers, with UK on brink of recognising Palestinian statehood

The president of Israel will travel to London next week amid outcry from Labour MPs who have urged Keir Starmer not to meet the visiting delegation.

The arrival of Isaac Herzog is fraught with complication for ministers, with the UK government on the brink of recognising the state of Palestine at the UN general assembly.

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