Our new Government has taken the decision to suspend licences for arms exports that could be used in the current conflict in Gaza.

It is absolutely right to take this action as the Foreign Secretary David Lammy has assessed that these weapons could be used to commit or facilitate breaches of international Humanitarian Law.

While the decision to suspend arms licenses is a significant and necessary step, our priority remains achieving an immediate ceasefire which sees hostages released, civilians protected and aid flood in. We urge all sides to accept the deal to end this war.