Does Sweden recognize a Palestine state?
yes
Does the UK?
yes
Where did the voting to do so take place?
House of Commons
Its recognition is a contribution to what?
securing a negotiated two state solution
Was there a large gap in voting numbers?
yes
How many were opposed to it?
12.
Did all of the MPs vote?
Not sure, but less than half took part in the debate.
How many are there?
650 MPs
Does the government recognize the the motion?
yes
What is a benefit of it regarding Europe?
to calls for Palestinian statehood.
How much sooner did Sweden make the same decision?
Ten days earlier
What is stated that a two-state solution requires?
mutual recognition
What else?
a will to coexist peacefully.
Who said this?
Prime Minister
What is his name?
Stefan Lofven
When did he declare this?
his first statement of government policy.
Who represents the conservative party?
Secretary Malcolm Rifkind
What did he tell the Mps?
the United Kingdom committed "for the first time to a two-state solution with a Palestinian state."
When?
during his time in office
Did he ever doubt that view?
no