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Manchester Arena: children among 22 dead in suicide attack at Ariana Grande concert – latest updates | |
(35 minutes later) | |
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Trump expresses solidarity with UK | |
Donald Trump has condemned the attack. Speaking in Bethlehem he said: “We stand in absolute solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom.” | |
He said those responsible for the attack were “losers” and “wicked”. | |
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Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has added to the international chorus of condolence for Britain. | |
Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to the British Prime Minister following Manchester bomb attack | |
9.09am BST | |
09:09 | |
These are from David Cameron, the former prime minister. | |
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of last night's horrendous attack in Manchester and their loved ones. (1/2) | |
I praise and thank our brave emergency services and thoughtful, caring, resolute Manchester community. #standtogether (2/2) | |
9.08am BST | |
09:08 | |
This is from Alexis Tsipras, the Greek prime minister. | |
We strongly condemn the heinous attack in Manchester-an attack against us all. We stand by the relatives of victims and the people of the UK | |
9.04am BST | |
09:04 | |
Melania Trump, the US first lady, has tweeted this. | |
My thoughts and prayers to the families of #Manchester. | |
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08:58 | |
Peter Beaumont | |
The Manchester bombing was also condemned by senior Israeli political figures including the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. | |
“I am sending condolences to the families of those murdered and wishes of a speedy recovery to the wounded,” Netanyahu said in a statement. “Terrorism is a global threat and it is incumbent on the enlightened countries to defeat it everywhere.” | |
Israeli opposition leader Isaac Herzog also offered his condolences. “A horrific attack in Manchester. My thoughts and condolences are with the British people, who I know will never be defeated by terror,” he writes on Twitter. | |
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Merkel: 'shoulder to shoulder with UK' | |
The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has spoken of her sadness and shock. | |
“People in the UK can rest assured that Germany stands shoulder to shoulder with them.” | |
Chancellor #Merkel on the attack in #Manchester: pic.twitter.com/WYEFp319dZ | |
Many world leaders have sent messages of support to the UK. | |
Writing on Twitter, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, said he is “pained by the attack in Manchester”. | |
Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured. | |
The Indian president, Pranab Mukherjee, has also sent his condolences and prayers: | |
India stands by Government and people of UK in this hour of distress #PresidentMukherjee | |
Italy’s prime minister, Paolo Gentiloni, says his thoughts are with the victims. | |
Italia si unisce al popolo e al governo britannici. I nostri pensieri alle vittime dell'attacco di #Manchester e alle loro famiglie | |
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And flags are flying at half mast too outside the European commission HQ in Brussels. | |
Flags at half-mast-Today we mourn with you.Tomorrow we'll work side by side 2 fight back.They underestimate ours&your resilience #Manchester pic.twitter.com/M5FvtIbcob | |
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Flags are flying at half mast over Downing Street. | Flags are flying at half mast over Downing Street. |
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Sam Jones | Sam Jones |
The Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, condemned the atrocity, writes Sam Jones in Madrid. | The Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, condemned the atrocity, writes Sam Jones in Madrid. |
“My condolences to the families of the dead and my best wishes for the victims’ speedy recovery,” Rajoy said on Twitter. | “My condolences to the families of the dead and my best wishes for the victims’ speedy recovery,” Rajoy said on Twitter. |
Condeno el ataque de Manchester. Mi pesar a las familias de las víctimas fallecidas y mis deseos de pronta recuperación a los heridos. MR | Condeno el ataque de Manchester. Mi pesar a las familias de las víctimas fallecidas y mis deseos de pronta recuperación a los heridos. MR |
The country’s foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, said he was distressed by the attack and offered “my solidarity to all the victims and the British people, and my total support to the government”. | The country’s foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, said he was distressed by the attack and offered “my solidarity to all the victims and the British people, and my total support to the government”. |
Consternado por el terrible ataque en #Manchester. Mi solidaridad con todas las víctimas y el pueblo británico, y mi apoyo total al gobierno | Consternado por el terrible ataque en #Manchester. Mi solidaridad con todas las víctimas y el pueblo británico, y mi apoyo total al gobierno |
Pedro Sánchez, the recently re-elected leader of Spain’s socialist party, said that his thoughts were with the victims and their families and called for “unity to stop so much fanaticism”. | Pedro Sánchez, the recently re-elected leader of Spain’s socialist party, said that his thoughts were with the victims and their families and called for “unity to stop so much fanaticism”. |
Impactado por el atentado ocurrido en Manchester. Mi afecto hacia las víctimas y sus familias. Unidad para frenar tanto fanatismo. | Impactado por el atentado ocurrido en Manchester. Mi afecto hacia las víctimas y sus familias. Unidad para frenar tanto fanatismo. |
In a statement, Spain’s foreign ministry said the country had been “horrified” by the attack. | In a statement, Spain’s foreign ministry said the country had been “horrified” by the attack. |
“The government forcefully and unequivocally condemns these vile acts and hopes that those responsible will face justice for their crimes as swiftly as possible,” it said. | “The government forcefully and unequivocally condemns these vile acts and hopes that those responsible will face justice for their crimes as swiftly as possible,” it said. |
“The government, in the name of the Spanish people, sends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and reiterates its support and solidarity with the British people and authorities. | “The government, in the name of the Spanish people, sends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and reiterates its support and solidarity with the British people and authorities. |
The ministry added that while there was so far nothing to suggest that any Spanish citizens had been injured or killed, its consulates in London and Edinburgh were in close contact with the British authorities. | The ministry added that while there was so far nothing to suggest that any Spanish citizens had been injured or killed, its consulates in London and Edinburgh were in close contact with the British authorities. |
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Andrew Sparrow | Andrew Sparrow |
Theresa May is chairing a meeting of Cobra, the government’s emergency committee, to discuss the Manchester attack this morning. It is due to start at 9am. | Theresa May is chairing a meeting of Cobra, the government’s emergency committee, to discuss the Manchester attack this morning. It is due to start at 9am. |
Here is Amber Rudd, the home secretary, arriving at Downing Street a few minutes ago for the meeting. | Here is Amber Rudd, the home secretary, arriving at Downing Street a few minutes ago for the meeting. |
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Severin Carrell | Severin Carrell |
The Scottish Labour leader, Kezia Dugdale, has joined political leaders in suspending all general election campaigning, with the Scottish National party cancelling the launch this morning of its election manifesto. | The Scottish Labour leader, Kezia Dugdale, has joined political leaders in suspending all general election campaigning, with the Scottish National party cancelling the launch this morning of its election manifesto. |
Dugdale issued a statement on the Manchester attack to say: | Dugdale issued a statement on the Manchester attack to say: |
“This is a barbaric and sickening attack, targeted at young and vulnerable people enjoying a night at a concert. It is a heartbreaking moment for our country, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and with those who are injured. | “This is a barbaric and sickening attack, targeted at young and vulnerable people enjoying a night at a concert. It is a heartbreaking moment for our country, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and with those who are injured. |
Across the UK we are today grieving for the people of Manchester. I pay tribute to the dedication of the brave emergency service workers who ran into danger. | Across the UK we are today grieving for the people of Manchester. I pay tribute to the dedication of the brave emergency service workers who ran into danger. |
“We have all been moved by the actions of ordinary people who opened their doors, cared for scared youngsters, provided transport to concert-goers, and are giving blood at donor banks to help those injured. This great city is today demonstrating to the world the true spirit of Manchester.” | “We have all been moved by the actions of ordinary people who opened their doors, cared for scared youngsters, provided transport to concert-goers, and are giving blood at donor banks to help those injured. This great city is today demonstrating to the world the true spirit of Manchester.” |
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The Greens have confirmed that they are also suspending all election activities, among them the planned manifesto launch by the Welsh Greens. The party’s co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, said: | The Greens have confirmed that they are also suspending all election activities, among them the planned manifesto launch by the Welsh Greens. The party’s co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, said: |
“Our thoughts are with those affected by this appalling incident in Manchester. For young people to be targeted in this way is utterly atrocious. As ever our emergency services have done us proud – and we pay tribute to the police, firefighters and paramedics who stepped up in this time of need. Our country will never be divided by terror.” | “Our thoughts are with those affected by this appalling incident in Manchester. For young people to be targeted in this way is utterly atrocious. As ever our emergency services have done us proud – and we pay tribute to the police, firefighters and paramedics who stepped up in this time of need. Our country will never be divided by terror.” |
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