Extract from Keir Starmer's speech on the loyal address

The address also mentions the terrible events in Israel and Palestine.

It is now one month exactly since the senseless murder of Jews by the terrorists of Hamas and the taking of hostages on 7 October.

And every new day in Gaza now brings with it – more pain, more suffering, more agony.

Hostages still held, thousands of civilians dead - including so many innocent women and children. Millions struggling for the basics of life - food, water, sanitation, medicines and fuel. We cannot and will not close our eyes to their suffering.

We need a humanitarian pause – now. The hostages need to be released – now.

Israel has the right and duty to defend herself, but it’s not a blank cheque.

It must comply with international law.

And this house must commit to do whatever it can to keep alive the light of peace.

So, we welcome the address’s clear commitment to support the two-state solution.