First secretary of state William Hague and MP Mary Macleod visited pupils at Chiswick school to talk about tackling violence against women, on Friday (12).

They spoke to Year 11 and 12 students about the seriousness of domestic violence a nd how two women per week are killed at the hands of their partner or former partner.

The politicians also informed pupils about initiatives in place in London including the global summit to end sexual violence hosted by the former foreign secretary and the domestic abuse campaign led by Ms Macloed.

Mr Hague said: “It was a pleasure to speak to students from Chiswick School today about tackling violence against women and girls – a subject that I am passionate about.

"I am delighted the headteacher Tony Ryan and his staff are addressing this issue so directly.

"The students I met today demonstrated an impressive understanding of this serious issue and asked very thought-provoking and challenging questions.

"Mary is taking the lead on this across London and I am very happy to support her great work.”

Ms Macleod MP for Brentford and Isleworth addressed the students about violence against both genders in relation to the domestic abuse campaign and her work with the police for zero-tolerance in the capital.

She said: “I am determined to tackle domestic abuse wherever it occurs.

"Two women per week are killed at the hands of a partner or former partner and this has to stop.

"It is so important to get the message across to the next generation that abuse in relationships will not be tolerated.

"I am extremely grateful to Tony Ryan and the students at Chiswick School for welcoming this debate and helping with this campaign.”