MP Mike Freer has vowed not to let ISIS "divide us" in the wake of the Paris attacks.

The MP for Finchley and Golders Green spoke in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris that left at least 129 people dead and 352 injured.

Barnet Council observed a one minute silence on November 16 to honour the victims.

He said: “I would like to offer my condolences to the French people and the friends and families of those who lost their lives.

“The attacks in Paris last Friday are a reminder that the events in Iraq and Syria have serious implications for Europe and the UK.

“Islam is a religion of peace, and the individuals who perpetrated this crime are not representative of the majority of Muslims. ISIS wants to divide us but we must not, and will not, let them.”

Isis militants carried out a series of coordinated attacks at various locations across the French capital last Friday.

Since then then vigils have been held across the world to remember those who lost their lives. The attacks came 10 months after 11 were killed during an attack on the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo.

Councillor and leader of Barnet Council, Richard Cornelius looked to allay safety fears in Barnet.

He said in a statement posted on Facebook: “Following the tragic and dreadful events in Paris on Friday, our hearts go out to all the families and friends of those who were killed or injured. The sudden and violent nature of these attacks on completely innocent citizens going about their normal lives was shocking.

“The council continues to work closely with local police to ensure we’re doing everything possible to keep people safe and reassured. In Barnet, we are rightly proud of the diversity of the borough and stand in solidarity with the people of Paris. We will keep in our thoughts all those whose lives have been needlessly shattered.”