Fiona Goddard said there had been instances of ‘condescending and controlling language’ used towards survivors.

Julia Wandelt, 24, who has claimed to be Madeleine, is on trial with Karen Spragg, 61, accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann.

Home Office minister Dan Jarvis said the Prime Minister and other ministers were powerless to stop the Crown Prosecution Service shelving the case.

Caoimhe Archibald said public money should not go towards providing financial assistance to any companies arming Israel.