Recognition of Palestine
Ben Wright discusses recognition of Palestine and party conference season with Labour's Calvin Bailey, Conservative Alex Burghart, Lib Dem Munira Wilson and the FT's George Parker.
Ben Wright's guests are the Labour MP Calvin Bailey; Shadow Cabinet minister Alex Burghart; and Lib Dem Education spokesperson, Munira Wilson. They discuss the UK government's decision to recognise a Palestinian state and the challenges of this autumn conference season for the main parties at Westminster. George Parker - political editor of the Financial Times - brings additional insight and analysis. Ben also speaks to Jon Cruddas - former Labour deputy leadership candidate and party historian - about the current contest to succeed Angela Rayner, Labour's direction under Keir Starmer, and the issues of patriotism and social cohesion.
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- Sun 21 Sep 2025 22:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

