David Cameron has defended his decision to attend the Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka, saying his duty was to “deal with, not ignore” controversial issues.

In a statement to Parliament, the prime minister said a process of “justice, closure and healing” was needed in the country after decades of civil war.

Sri Lanka must begin an inquiry into alleged war crimes by March or face international intervention, he said.

But Ed Miliband said the UK government “could not let the matter rest”.

The Labour leader questioned whether Mr Cameron had been right to attend after a boycott by the Canadian and Indian leaders.

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