Keir Starmer has confirmed Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government meets four conditions.

The Prime Minister has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to take “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza”.

Starmer said in a speech Israel must meet four conditions in order for his threat to be revoked.

He said: "The UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, before UNGA, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, reaches a ceasefire, makes clear there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a Two State Solution."

Britain will set about helping aid efforts once it is able to do so, Starmer confirmed.

Amid fears recognising a Palestinian state will embolden Hamas, the Prime Minister insisted Britain will not soften its stance on the terror group governing the Gaza strip.