I was very proud to be invited to sign Leicester’s Gaza peace flag this week. The flag, which has been taken to No 10 Downing Street, has been signed by people of all faiths and cultures and symbolises our city’s commitment to a peaceful resolution in Gaza.

The urgent priority must be to secure an immediate ceasefire. However, our ultimate goal must be not just an end to the war, but a strategy for building the peace. I will continue to press for an end to the violence, terror and blockade in Gaza and to a negotiated two state solution, which is the only way to bring lasting security and justice to the Israeli and Palestinian people.