Keir Starmer’s election manifesto is expected to pledge recognition of a Palestinian state before the end of a peace process, Sky News understands.
According to people familiar with a draft, it will say a Palestinian state should be recognised as “part of a peace process” and not vetoed by other states in the region.
The wording will be seen as an attempt to reassure the left of his party, who were angry at the leadership’s rejection of a ceasefire position for some months after the 7 October attacks.
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But the Labour Party insists there has been no change in Sir Keir’s position on Palestine recognition through an international process and alongside a safe and secure Israel.
The manifesto – which will be signed off later today by party officials and unions – is otherwise understood to be cautious on new commitments, and to emphasise economic stability and national security.
It is based around the six key pledges Sir Keir has set out during the campaign.
These include economic growth, recruiting 6,500 more teachers and tackling NHS waiting lists and anti-social behaviour.
But it includes a commitment to “drive down” migration, without including a specific target.
There is no commitment to reverse the two-child benefit cap, despite senior Labour figures having criticised it.
