David Lammy acknowledged that recognising a Palestinian state would not result in immediate improvements to the situation in the Middle East.The Deputy Prime Minister told BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg the Palestinian Authority had been calling for the move for some time "and I think a lot of that is wrapped up in hope".

David Lammy acknowledged that recognising a Palestinian state would not result in immediate improvements to the situation in the Middle East.The Deputy Prime Minister told BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg the Palestinian Authority had been calling for the move for some time "and I think a lot of that is wrapped up in hope".