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| First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee after the terror attack in London. | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee after the terror attack in London. |
| Seven people were killed and at least 48 injured in the attack on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market at about 22:00 on Saturday. | Seven people were killed and at least 48 injured in the attack on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market at about 22:00 on Saturday. |
| Three suspects were shot dead by police officers. | Three suspects were shot dead by police officers. |
| The main Scottish political parties have said they are suspending national campaigning ahead of the election. | The main Scottish political parties have said they are suspending national campaigning ahead of the election. |
| A white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge, then three men got out and stabbed people in nearby Borough Market. | A white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge, then three men got out and stabbed people in nearby Borough Market. |
| Police said the men were wearing fake bomb vests. | Police said the men were wearing fake bomb vests. |
| In a statement outside Downing Street, Prime Minister Theresa May said full campaigning would resume on Monday. | In a statement outside Downing Street, Prime Minister Theresa May said full campaigning would resume on Monday. |
| She also confirmed that the general election would go ahead as planned on Thursday. | She also confirmed that the general election would go ahead as planned on Thursday. |
| Ms Sturgeon said: "Following the horrific terrorist attack in the centre of London last night we are working closely with the UK government and Police Scotland to monitor the situation. | Ms Sturgeon said: "Following the horrific terrorist attack in the centre of London last night we are working closely with the UK government and Police Scotland to monitor the situation. |
| "Later today I will chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee. | "Later today I will chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee. |
| "My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives and with everyone who has been harmed or affected by these terrible incidents." | "My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives and with everyone who has been harmed or affected by these terrible incidents." |
| A spokesman for the SNP said "appropriate" local campaigning would continue on Sunday, but would be kept under review during the course of the day. | A spokesman for the SNP said "appropriate" local campaigning would continue on Sunday, but would be kept under review during the course of the day. |
| Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said her "thoughts and prayers" went out to the victims and their families. | Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said her "thoughts and prayers" went out to the victims and their families. |
| "Once again our nation finds itself under attack from those who hate our way of life and seek to change us. | "Once again our nation finds itself under attack from those who hate our way of life and seek to change us. |
| "But we will not allow that to happen, because the values that they hate - democracy, the rule of law and tolerance - are what make our country so special. | "But we will not allow that to happen, because the values that they hate - democracy, the rule of law and tolerance - are what make our country so special. |
| "It's why Britain is a beacon for other nations around the world. We will not let the terrorists win." | "It's why Britain is a beacon for other nations around the world. We will not let the terrorists win." |
| Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson praised the response of the emergency services. | Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson praised the response of the emergency services. |
| She said: "Our hearts all go out to the families of those affected today and to those who lost their lives last night. | She said: "Our hearts all go out to the families of those affected today and to those who lost their lives last night. |
| "Just as in Manchester, the terrorists behind this appalling incident are trying to attack our freedoms and our values. Just as in Manchester, they will fail. | "Just as in Manchester, the terrorists behind this appalling incident are trying to attack our freedoms and our values. Just as in Manchester, they will fail. |
| "Once again, the response of the emergency services - from the officers who rushed to the scene to the paramedics who treated people - was incredible. We all owe them so much." | "Once again, the response of the emergency services - from the officers who rushed to the scene to the paramedics who treated people - was incredible. We all owe them so much." |
| Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Another attack on innocent victims, more grieving families and friends. We will not become immune to such tragedies. | Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Another attack on innocent victims, more grieving families and friends. We will not become immune to such tragedies. |
| "We stand with all those affected in their grief, ever more determined to overcome." | "We stand with all those affected in their grief, ever more determined to overcome." |