Keir Starmer’s bid to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend could trigger a wave of costly legal action against the UK, with pro-Palestine lawyers preparing a major lawsuit—seeking reparations for Britain’s historic involvement in the region.
A group of Palestinians have filed a legal petition accusing the UK of “serial international law violations,” marking the launch of the campaign “Britain Owes Palestine.” The group is calling for formal acknowledgment of past wrongdoing, an official apology, and financial compensation for what it describes as a “century of oppression.”
The Palestinian Authority made its intentions clear two years ago, when its moribund ‘leader’ and Hamas rival Mahmoud Abbas declared:
We will persist with our pursuit of accountability and justice at the relevant international bodies against Israel, as well as against both Britain and the U.S. for their roles in the fateful Balfour Declaration. We call for reparations and compensation in accordance with international law.
Will ‘Palestine’ be able to secure reparations from Britain? Starmer’s meek surrender of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius sets a disturbing precedent.
