Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and all Labour members of the Scottish Parliament have publicly urged the prime minister to immediately recognise Palestine as a state. In a joint statement, the group emphasized the urgency of the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, calling recognition an essential first step toward a lasting peace process and equal rights for all. This move adds to growing calls from across the Labour movement and other parties, with over 220 members of Parliament recently signing a letter with the same demand. Despite mounting pressure, the government has so far resisted immediate recognition, stating it will act when it believes it will best support the peace process.