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Paris attack: PM 'stands united with French people' | Paris attack: PM 'stands united with French people' |
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David Cameron opened Prime Minister's Questions with a statement of support to France after "barbaric" shootings at the offices of a newspaper in Paris, in which at least 12 people were killed. | |
"This country stands united with the French people in our opposition to all forms of terrorism," he said. | |
Labour leader Ed Miliband also condemned the "evil terrorist attack". | Labour leader Ed Miliband also condemned the "evil terrorist attack". |
The Foreign Office has amended its advice to British visitors to Paris, warning them to take extra care. | |
At least two masked attackers opened fire with assault rifles at satirical publication Charlie Hebdo and exchanged shots with police before escaping by car. | |
The gunmen shouted "we have avenged the Prophet Muhammad", witnesses say. | |
'We stand in solidarity' | 'We stand in solidarity' |
The prime minister had described the killings as "sickening" in a tweet. | |
"We stand with the French people in the fight against terror and defending the freedom of the press," he said. | |
In the Commons, Mr Cameron said: "We stand squarely for free speech and democracy. These people will never be able to take us off those values." | |
Echoing the prime minister's opening statement, Mr Miliband told MPs he felt "horror and outrage", adding: "We stand in solidarity with the people of France against this evil terrorist attack by people intent on attacking our democratic way of life and freedom of speech." | |
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described the killings as a "barbaric attack on freedom of speech". | Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described the killings as a "barbaric attack on freedom of speech". |
"My thoughts are with the victims, their families and their colleagues," he said. | "My thoughts are with the victims, their families and their colleagues," he said. |
London Mayor Boris Johnson tweeted: "Shocked and appalled by senseless attack at Charlie Hebdo - London stands with Paris and the people of France against this horrific scourge." | |
Advice for British visitors to France on the Foreign Office website now states: "A number of people have been killed and injured. If you're in Paris or the Ile-de-France area, take extra care and follow the security advice issued by the French authorities." | |
"There is a high threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate," the advice continues. | |
The Foreign Office stressed that about 17 million British nationals went to France every year and most visits were trouble-free. |