UK lawmakers vote to recognize Palestine as a state after a debate in Parliament . The measure is mainly symbolic and is not binding on the government . Therefore , Sweden will recognise the State of Palestine , '' said Prime Minister Stefan Lofven in his first statement of government policy . ' Comment: It came 10 days after the new Swedish government said it would recognize Palestine .
UK lawmakers vote to recognize Palestine as a state after a debate in Parliament . The measure is mainly symbolic and is not binding on the government . Comment: It came 10 days after the new Swedish government said it would recognize Palestine .