Keir Starmer Faces Pressure to Recognise Hogwarts, Narnia, Pandora and Gotham City After Palestine Decision
After formally recognising the state of Palestine, Labour leader Keir Starmer is now facing mounting calls from campaigners, fantasy fans, and at least one rogue backbencher to extend the same courtesy to several fictional territories.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Narnia, Pandora (from Avatar), and Gotham City are all reportedly “next in line for recognition,” according to a leaked memo circulated on social media.
One Labour MP, speaking anonymously, said:
“If Palestine can be a state, then surely Hogwarts can too. It has borders, a government — albeit led by a headmaster with questionable employment policies — and a robust defence system in the form of magic. Frankly, it’s more stable than half the world’s democracies.”
Campaign groups have quickly rallied behind the idea. “Narnia deserves international recognition,” said one protester in Trafalgar Square, holding a placard reading ‘Down With Aslan Apartheid.’’ “It’s time the UK stood with the fauns, centaurs, and talking beavers of this proud land.”
Meanwhile, James Cameron has demanded Starmer immediately recognise Pandora, arguing that the Na’vi “have clearer land rights than most London boroughs.”
Gotham City’s bid for recognition has sparked controversy, with Tory MPs pointing out that Batman “is clearly operating outside the rule of law.” However, Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper countered that Gotham’s police force “has at least demonstrated more competence than the Met.”
Starmer himself has been careful to avoid committing to any further announcements, but in a press conference this morning, he admitted:
“We are considering all options, but I don’t think it’s realistic to recognise Middle-earth until we’ve clarified whether Mordor counts as occupied territory.”
Downing Street has declined to comment, though one senior Conservative aide told reporters:
“If Labour want to live in a fantasy world, that’s up to them. Personally, I’ll only take this seriously when they recognise Woking.”
