Outrage and solidarity over ‘cowardly’ London attacks

Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that the “terrible incident in London” was being treated as “a potential act of terrorism”. Andy Burnham, newly elected mayor of Manchester, where a suicide bomber killed 22 people on May 22 at a concert by US singer Ariana Grande, said, “Terrorism will not break us.” 

US President Donald Trump said, “Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!”

Russian President Vladimir Putin “expresses his profound condolences for the British people and condemns the terrorist attack carried out hours ago in London,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies. 

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, in letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May said, “I know that the people of London will carry on defiantly, just like the people of Manchester showed us such a short time ago. The European Union, its Member States and its allies around the world will stand with them in solidarity.”

French President Emmanuel Macron said, “In the face of this new tragedy, France is more than ever at Britain’s side. My thoughts go out to the victims and their loved ones.” 

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during a reception with parliamentary press, said, “Canadians stand united in sending our love and support to our friends in London.”

Pope Francis said, “May the Holy Spirit bring peace to the whole world, cure it of the plagues of war and terrorism, which even last night in London has struck innocent civilians. “Let us pray for the victims and those close to them.” 

Italy Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, “In memory of the victims and the injured, we stand together in a shared commitment to combatting terrorism. “You are not alone,” Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said.