“Britain Does Not Recognise Palestine As A State” | Jonny Gould | Benedict Spence

Sir Lindsay Hoyle refutes claims of planning to raise the Palestinian flag over Parliament and meeting the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, Husam Zomlot, next week.
A controversy broke out following an email to MPs announcing the Commons Speaker's alleged meeting. In a statement from his office, Sir Lindsay, accused of "baffling behavior," clarifies that he has no intention of meeting the Palestinian official
Despite the routine practice of flying national flags for foreign officials, the UK does not formally recognise Palestine as a state, and Mr. Zomlot lacks ambassadorial status.
Jonny Gould speaks with political commentator Benedict Spence.
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