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Another controversial aspect involves the UK’s foreign policy under Starmer’s leadership. The government’s recent pledge to recognize a Palestinian state, ostensibly as part of striving for a two-state solution, has met with skepticism. Critics argue that Hamas, the governing authority in Gaza, does not seek peaceful coexistence, and such diplomatic gestures could embolden groups committed to violence rather than peace.
Former MP Douglas Murray criticized the move, asserting it betrays important allies like Israel and undermines the UK’s moral standing. The perception that the UK is capitulating to terrorist factions for political correctness or globalist appeasement fuels unrest and distrust among the public and international allies alike.