A vigil calling for a ceasefire in Gaza took place outside Thatcham protests in Newbury constituency

Newbury’s silent vigil calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has been moved to this week.

On Thursday – the 33rd consecutive week of vigil – around 30 people gathered outside Thatcham church where a campaign event was taking place ahead of the general election.

A silent vigil took place outside the election campaign trail in Thatcham.

Vigil organizer Moz Bulbeck Reynolds said they wanted to let all potential politicians know that “this problem is not going to go away” and that they will continue to call for a ceasefire every week in Newbury Market Square.

This week the group gathered peacefully outside the church where all seven potential parliamentary candidates from the Newbury constituency attended the evening.

They held up banners before some entered to listen to the evening’s debates.

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“We are very pleased that the panelists chose to discuss the Middle East among the four questions they answered last night,” added Ms. Bulbeck Reynolds.

“We were really happy to see that they chose to resolve this issue.

A silent vigil took place outside the election campaign trail in Thatcham.

“We were there purely and simply to make sure that every candidate knew that the people of Newbury care passionately about this.

“Stop killing people is our main message.

“We continue to organize a peaceful vigil. (Thursday) evening marks the 33rd consecutive week.

“We still see new people coming every week; there was a Palestinian there last night.

“It’s become an opportunity for people to come and be part of a community that cares.”

The group will continue to gather at Market Place, Newbury, every Thursday evening at 7.30pm.