The Home Secretary has accused some pro-Palestinian protesters of not wanting peace in the Middle East.

Shabana Mahmood said the decision by campaigners to continue their protests after Donald Trump's declaration that the "war is over" in Israel yesterday.

She previously branded some pro-Palestine protesters as "fundamentally un-British in nature" after one said they "don't give a f*** about the Jewish community right now."

Ms Mahmood confirmed that the Government was considering new powers to ban demonstrations outright.

She said: "Protests have continued, both before the peace agreement and after the peace agreement in the Middle East.

"I think we can conclude that not all of those protesting truly wish to see peace in the Middle East – but that is for them to answer to what their motivations really are.

"We are very clear that whilst the right to protest is a fundamental freedom in our country, enjoyed by people of all backgrounds and often the cause of grave offence to other people who live within this country, it does have to be balanced against the right for all people to be able to live in safety."

Protests are set to continue after President Trump's announcement

Shabana Mahmood speaking in the Commons yesterday