The UK Government should not unilaterally recognise a Palestinian State
58,271 people across UK responded, 100% favour. Most significant reasons: Unilateral recognition undermines peace and hostages and Direct negotiation for lasting peace. Most mentioned reasons for and against are around: Peace Negotiation and International Law.
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The UK Government should not unilaterally recognise a Palestinian State
58,271 people across UK responded, 100% favour. Most significant reasons: Unilateral recognition undermines peace and hostages and Direct negotiation for lasting peace. Most mentioned reasons for and against are around: Peace Negotiation and International Law.
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