Times of Israel "274 support motion urging ‘the government to recognize the State of Palestine,’ while only 12 oppose, in vote laden with symbolism"
... "The motion was initiated by backbencher Grahame Morris* from the main opposition Labour party, who said Britain had a “moral responsibility” to act because of its history as colonial power in the region.
"The vote was especially symbolic given that Britain was the mandatory power in Palestine from 1920-1948, when the State of Israel was founded, and that Britain’s Balfour Declaration of 1917 was a significant milestone en route to the revival of Jewish statehood.
"Although it has no binding effect, some of its supporters said they hoped it would place pressure on Israel to change its polices on the Palestinians. " ...
*Grahame Morris pictured with supporters below. From Morris' Facebook page::
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