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| Manchester attack: UK agrees to resume sharing intelligence with US after assurances - latest | Manchester attack: UK agrees to resume sharing intelligence with US after assurances - latest |
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| 1.21am BST | |
| 01:21 | |
| Rudd: Police cuts 'not a factor' in attack | |
| The home secretary, Amber Rudd, has denied that cuts in police forces contributed to Monday’s terror atrocity in Manchester, Press Association reports: | |
| Rudd was confronted on BBC1’s Question Time on Thursday night by a member of the studio audience who said Theresa May had been warned by the PoliceFederation that cuts in frontline officers would undermine their ability to gather low-level intelligence about possible threats. Rudd insisted that the majority of such intelligence came from community leaders operating within the Prevent counter-terrorism programme, rather than from police officers on the street. | |
| The audience member said: “We are 20,000 police officers down and we get atrocities like this. Does the government not expect this?” Rudd responded: “I don’t accept that. I have asked the head of counter-terrorism whether this is about resources. It is not. | |
| “There may a conversation to have about policing, we may have that at some stage. But now is not that conversation. We must not imply that this terrorist activity may not have taken place if there had been more policing.” | |
| The home secretary added: “Good counter-terrorism is when you have close relationships between the policing and intelligence services. That is what we have. That is why the UK has a strong counter-terrorism network. It’s also about making sure we get in early on radicalisation. But it’s not about those pure numbers on the street.” | |
| 1.08am BST | |
| 01:08 | |
| Thursday’s Guardian front page leads on Theresa May’s comments on online extremism – and on the 22 people killed in the Manchester bombing: | |
| Guardian front page, Friday 26 May 2017: May: technology giants must lead fight against extremism pic.twitter.com/tHCzM4Jx53 | |
| 12.53am BST | 12.53am BST |
| 00:53 | 00:53 |
| The former Labour home secretary Charles Clarke has criticised Jeremy Corbyn’s remarks. He told BBC2’s Newsnight that linking terror attacks to UK involvement in wars overseas was “simply wrong”: | The former Labour home secretary Charles Clarke has criticised Jeremy Corbyn’s remarks. He told BBC2’s Newsnight that linking terror attacks to UK involvement in wars overseas was “simply wrong”: |
| The core attacks from 9/11 and beforehand have come from forces which are about trying to destroy the whole of our society: this is before the Iraq war, before the wars in Syria. | The core attacks from 9/11 and beforehand have come from forces which are about trying to destroy the whole of our society: this is before the Iraq war, before the wars in Syria. |
| And they’re about eliminating the ability of young people to go an event like they did in the Manchester arena, eliminating programmes like this to create a society under the caliphate, which really removes all our democracies. It’s quite different from previous terrorist organisations. | And they’re about eliminating the ability of young people to go an event like they did in the Manchester arena, eliminating programmes like this to create a society under the caliphate, which really removes all our democracies. It’s quite different from previous terrorist organisations. |
| The motive force is about the destruction of all the core elements of our society and that’s not something which is about a foreign policy conflict, something in Syria, something in Iraq, whatever it might be. It’s about a totally opposed vision of what society should be. | The motive force is about the destruction of all the core elements of our society and that’s not something which is about a foreign policy conflict, something in Syria, something in Iraq, whatever it might be. It’s about a totally opposed vision of what society should be. |
| Clarke was home secretary during the 7/7 bombings in London that killed 52 people. He has been a frequent critic of the current Labour leader. | Clarke was home secretary during the 7/7 bombings in London that killed 52 people. He has been a frequent critic of the current Labour leader. |
| 12.34am BST | 12.34am BST |
| 00:34 | 00:34 |
| Claire Phipps | Claire Phipps |
| This is Claire Phipps picking up the live blog. | This is Claire Phipps picking up the live blog. |
| Here is our latest reporting: | Here is our latest reporting: |
| Theresa May calls on tech firms to lead fight against online extremism | Theresa May calls on tech firms to lead fight against online extremism |
| Amber Rudd denies cuts to police were factor in Manchester atrocity | Amber Rudd denies cuts to police were factor in Manchester atrocity |
| UK police end suspension of intelligence sharing with US | UK police end suspension of intelligence sharing with US |
| 11.43pm BST | 11.43pm BST |
| 23:43 | 23:43 |
| Heather Stewart | Heather Stewart |
| Jeremy Corbyn will return to campaigning for the general election on Friday morning after the pause following the Manchester bombing. He plans a speech criticising police cuts, drawing a link between British foreign policy and terror attacks. | Jeremy Corbyn will return to campaigning for the general election on Friday morning after the pause following the Manchester bombing. He plans a speech criticising police cuts, drawing a link between British foreign policy and terror attacks. |
| With less than a fortnight to go before polling day, the Labour leader will tell an audience in London that a government led by his party would provide more resources for law enforcement and the NHS to ensure people were “not protected and cared for on the cheap”. | With less than a fortnight to go before polling day, the Labour leader will tell an audience in London that a government led by his party would provide more resources for law enforcement and the NHS to ensure people were “not protected and cared for on the cheap”. |
| The long-time peace campaigner and former chair of the Stop the War coalition will also argue that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that “our foreign policy reduces rather than increases the threat to this country”. | The long-time peace campaigner and former chair of the Stop the War coalition will also argue that it is the responsibility of government to ensure that “our foreign policy reduces rather than increases the threat to this country”. |
| Corbyn will say: | Corbyn will say: |
| Many experts, including professionals in our intelligence and security services, have pointed to the connections between wars our government has supported or fought in other countries and terrorism here at home. | Many experts, including professionals in our intelligence and security services, have pointed to the connections between wars our government has supported or fought in other countries and terrorism here at home. |
| That assessment in no way reduces the guilt of those who attack our children. Those terrorists will forever be reviled and held to account for their actions. But an informed understanding of the causes of terrorism is an essential part of an effective response that will protect the security of our people that fights rather than fuels terrorism. | That assessment in no way reduces the guilt of those who attack our children. Those terrorists will forever be reviled and held to account for their actions. But an informed understanding of the causes of terrorism is an essential part of an effective response that will protect the security of our people that fights rather than fuels terrorism. |
| 9.42pm BST | 9.42pm BST |
| 21:42 | 21:42 |
| Greater Manchester police have now put out a statement about the operation in Wigan: | Greater Manchester police have now put out a statement about the operation in Wigan: |
| “As part of a search at an address in Wigan earlier today, a precautionary cordon was put in place whilst bomb disposal experts carried out an assessment after potentially suspicious items were found. | “As part of a search at an address in Wigan earlier today, a precautionary cordon was put in place whilst bomb disposal experts carried out an assessment after potentially suspicious items were found. |
| The cordon has now been lifted and residents are being returned to their homes, with no controlled explosion having taken place. The search of the address remains ongoing. | The cordon has now been lifted and residents are being returned to their homes, with no controlled explosion having taken place. The search of the address remains ongoing. |
| We would like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation whilst enquiries were carried out. Your support was essential in helping us carry out these enquiries swiftly. | We would like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation whilst enquiries were carried out. Your support was essential in helping us carry out these enquiries swiftly. |
| Just to reiterate, the cordon was purely a precautionary measure as public safety is paramount to us as we continue our investigation into the attack at the Manchester Arena.” | Just to reiterate, the cordon was purely a precautionary measure as public safety is paramount to us as we continue our investigation into the attack at the Manchester Arena.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.45pm BST | at 9.45pm BST |
| 9.27pm BST | 9.27pm BST |
| 21:27 | 21:27 |
| Steven Morris, who is in Wigan, reports that police are now telling people they can return to their homes. | Steven Morris, who is in Wigan, reports that police are now telling people they can return to their homes. |
| A cordon was put in place and people were evacuated as a precaution while bomb disposal experts did their work. The bomb disposal unit van drove off shortly after 9.05pm. | A cordon was put in place and people were evacuated as a precaution while bomb disposal experts did their work. The bomb disposal unit van drove off shortly after 9.05pm. |
| Officers are still guarding one house, however. | Officers are still guarding one house, however. |
| Police still guard 5, Springfield Street, Wigan. pic.twitter.com/2St8tq7Zq4 | Police still guard 5, Springfield Street, Wigan. pic.twitter.com/2St8tq7Zq4 |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.17pm BST | at 10.17pm BST |
| 9.19pm BST | 9.19pm BST |
| 21:19 | 21:19 |
| UK resumes sharing intelligence with US | UK resumes sharing intelligence with US |
| Confirmation from the National Police Chiefs Council that intelligence sharing has resumed. Its national counter-terrorism policing lead, assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, said | Confirmation from the National Police Chiefs Council that intelligence sharing has resumed. Its national counter-terrorism policing lead, assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, said |
| We greatly value the crucial relationship with our trusted partners around the world so we can collaborate and share sensitive information to defeat terrorism and protect the public at home and abroad. While we do not usually comment on information sharing arrangements with international law enforcement organisations, we want to emphasise that, having received fresh assurances, we are now working closely with our key partners around the world including all those in the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance. | We greatly value the crucial relationship with our trusted partners around the world so we can collaborate and share sensitive information to defeat terrorism and protect the public at home and abroad. While we do not usually comment on information sharing arrangements with international law enforcement organisations, we want to emphasise that, having received fresh assurances, we are now working closely with our key partners around the world including all those in the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance. |
| Earlier today, the prime minister, Theresa May, confronted the US president, Donald Trump, over repeated leaks to US media of information related to the Manchester bombing. | Earlier today, the prime minister, Theresa May, confronted the US president, Donald Trump, over repeated leaks to US media of information related to the Manchester bombing. |
| The Five Eyes alliance is made up of Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. | The Five Eyes alliance is made up of Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.25pm BST | at 9.25pm BST |
| 9.13pm BST | 9.13pm BST |
| 21:13 | 21:13 |
| According to the Reuters news agency, the UK’s most senior counter-terrorism officer says intelligence sharing with the US has resumed after fresh assurances were received. | According to the Reuters news agency, the UK’s most senior counter-terrorism officer says intelligence sharing with the US has resumed after fresh assurances were received. |
| British authorities had complained about leaks to US media. | British authorities had complained about leaks to US media. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.16pm BST | at 9.16pm BST |
| 9.02pm BST | 9.02pm BST |
| 21:02 | 21:02 |
| Steven Morris | Steven Morris |
| Police in Wigan are telling residents that they may not be able to return to their homes tonight and alternative accommodation is being found for them. | Police in Wigan are telling residents that they may not be able to return to their homes tonight and alternative accommodation is being found for them. |
| “A policeman knocked on the door and told us we had to go at once. It’s frightening that it’s so close to home,” said nursery worker, Kay. Her workplace was in lockdown for more than two hours yesterday after a man was arrested nearby. | “A policeman knocked on the door and told us we had to go at once. It’s frightening that it’s so close to home,” said nursery worker, Kay. Her workplace was in lockdown for more than two hours yesterday after a man was arrested nearby. |
| Some residents are being looked after this evening in a local church hall. Others have already found beds with friends and relatives. Another man has got his children, aged two and five, in the back of his car after his family was evacuated. “I’m not sure what we’re going to do. We can always sleep in the car,” he said. | Some residents are being looked after this evening in a local church hall. Others have already found beds with friends and relatives. Another man has got his children, aged two and five, in the back of his car after his family was evacuated. “I’m not sure what we’re going to do. We can always sleep in the car,” he said. |
| 8.47pm BST | 8.47pm BST |
| 20:47 | 20:47 |
| Statement from Laura MacIntyre’s family who is in a critical condition: pic.twitter.com/lNVHdhcusq | Statement from Laura MacIntyre’s family who is in a critical condition: pic.twitter.com/lNVHdhcusq |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.14pm BST | at 10.14pm BST |
| 8.41pm BST | 8.41pm BST |
| 20:41 | 20:41 |
| Greater Manchester police confirm bomb disposal squads are involved in Wigan and that people are being evacuated. A statement just released by the force reads: | Greater Manchester police confirm bomb disposal squads are involved in Wigan and that people are being evacuated. A statement just released by the force reads: |
| We made an arrest in Wigan yesterday in connection with the investigation into the incident at Manchester Arena. | We made an arrest in Wigan yesterday in connection with the investigation into the incident at Manchester Arena. |
| Following this arrest, a house in Wigan was raided this morning and is currently being searched. | Following this arrest, a house in Wigan was raided this morning and is currently being searched. |
| Potentially suspicious items were found at the address and a large cordon has been put in place as bomb disposal experts make an assessment. | Potentially suspicious items were found at the address and a large cordon has been put in place as bomb disposal experts make an assessment. |
| We have a number of officers on the ground and are evacuating people as a matter of precaution as public safety is paramount to our investigation. We are working with the local authority to accommodate those who have been evacuated. | We have a number of officers on the ground and are evacuating people as a matter of precaution as public safety is paramount to our investigation. We are working with the local authority to accommodate those who have been evacuated. |
| My colleague, Steven Morris, is there: | My colleague, Steven Morris, is there: |
| Streets sealed off in Wigan pic.twitter.com/mobd4zlZZH | Streets sealed off in Wigan pic.twitter.com/mobd4zlZZH |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.49pm BST | at 8.49pm BST |