The British parliament on Monday night officially voted in favor of recognizing the “state of Palestine”.

The non-binding resolution was passed by 274 in favor to 12 votes against, to “recognize the state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel” as part of a “contribution to securing a negotiated two-state solution”, according to AFP.

The motion, while non-binding, is heavy with symbolism but is unlikely to change government policy, the report noted.