Opposition Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has faulted the recognition of the State of Palestine by the UK government, describing as “absolutely disastrous”.

Badenoch warned that the UK would regret taking the decision.

She accused the Labour-led UK government of failing to fix “big problems” in British soicety.

Australia, and Canada also announced their recognition of the State of Palestine on Sunday.

Britain and Canada became the first G7 countries to take the step, with France and other nations expected to follow at the annual UN General Assembly, which opens today in New York.