Cameron thanks Lord Sacks for Middle East peace efforts

Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks met Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss faith schools, the Middle East peace process and other issues of concern to the Jewish community.

Mr Cameron thanked Lord Sacks for his work in serving communities across Britain during the Downing Street meeting. The Chief Rabbi retires from his role on September 1.

A Downing Street spokesman said: "They discussed Jewish day schools and the positive impact that they have had on the Jewish community – an outcome warmly welcomed by the Chief Rabbi.

"Both men discussed the ‘Big Society’ – the importance of people taking responsibility and giving back to society. Lord Sacks noted how faith communities have always made and continue to make a big contribution to civil society."