Palestinians urged by Britain to delay 'non-member state' bid at UN

Palestinians urged by Britain to delay 'non-member state' bid at UN

UK diplomats provoke anger by arguing move could be detrimental to US re-engagement with peace process

• Harriet Sherwood, Jerusalem
• guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 17 October 2012

Britain is urging the Palestinian leadership to delay its bid for upgraded status at the United Nations general assembly, warning that the move is likely to be detrimental to US re-engagement with the peace process following next month's presidential election.