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Paris attack: PM 'stands united with French people' Paris attack: No 10 says UK to work closely with France
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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. The UK will work closely with French authorities following the Paris terror attack, Downing Street has said.
"This country stands united with the French people in our opposition to all forms of terrorism," he said. The PM's spokesman said David Cameron was being regularly updated and would receive a full security briefing later this evening.
Labour leader Ed Miliband also condemned the "evil terrorist attack". Mr Cameron condemned the "barbaric" shootings at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine, in which at least 12 people were killed.
The Foreign Office has amended its advice to British visitors to Paris, warning them to take extra care. The Queen has offered "sincere condolences" to victims and families.
Prime Minister's Questions opened with statements about the shootings, with David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband offering support and vowing to defend democracy and press freedom.
Asked if there was any British involvement or link to the attack, the Downing Street spokesman said: "Not to my knowledge."
There has been no change in the threat level assessment in the UK. The Foreign Office is advising British visitors to Paris 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.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.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. The prime minister 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."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."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." 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.
Speaking during debate on the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill in the Commons, Home Secretary Theresa May said the attack showed the terrorist threat in countries across the world was "grave and relentless".
"We need to keep our terrorism laws and capabilities under review and ensure that the police and intelligence agencies have powers to do their job and that is why this counter-terrorism and security bill is so important," she 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."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." Advice for British visitors to France on the Foreign Office website was amended to warn: "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."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. The Foreign Office said about 17 million British nationals went to France every year and most visits were trouble-free.
A vigil is being held in London's Trafalgar Square at 18:00 GMT to show solidarity with the victims of the attack.