Changing this law will save lives and protect future generations.

As a Women’s Aid parliamentary champion and co-chair of the Labour Violence Against Women and Girls group, I’m so proud of the action this Labour government has taken.

Claire’s sons, Jack (12) and Paul (9) were killed by their father in a house fire he started 11 years ago this week. He should never have been allowed contact.

It was moving to hear from Claire herself, alongside the choir of children who very bravely performed outside Parliament.

Division and racism have no place in our country and no one should be made to feel like they don’t belong here because of the colour of their skin.

The war must now be brought to an end swiftly, and every effort must be made to honour those commitments alongside the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza.

We must continue to work towards a two-state solution and reaching lasting peace.

Relief will no doubt be felt around the world for a region that has suffered so much for so long, but more so for those held hostage, their families, and the civilian population of Gaza.

Whilst this is such a big leap forward, I won’t let it stop me from keeping the pressure on our government to go further. This conflict has gone on too long and it must be stopped. Too many innocent lives have been lost and there is still much to do.

I have long campaigned and advocated for the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state and I know how much of a crucial step this is towards achieving a two state solution and an end to this awful humanitarian crisis and conflict. I am pleased to see our UK government finally take that step.