World leaders have condemned Saturday’s terror attack in London, which left seven people dead and 48 injured.
Newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron made clear that France stood at Britain’s side:
“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.”
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said his “prayers and resolute solidarity” were with the British people:
“Our prayers and resolute solidarity are today as always with the people of Britain in the face of the shocking terrorist attacks in London.”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany remained “resolutely” beside Britain in its fight against terrorism:
“Today we are united across borders in horror and mourning, but also in determination.
“For Germany, I reiterate that in the fight against all forms of terrorism, we are resolutely at Britain’s side.
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said Italy stood in “solidarity” with the UK:
“[Italy stands in] solidarity with the British government and [our]joint commitment against terrorism. Let us join in the memory of the victims”
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he followed information about the attack “with horror” and that the EU stood with the UK to uphold its peaceful democratic values:
“I watched the events unfold in London last night in horror.
“The cowardly people who committed these attacks will not undermine our resilience, our compassion or our democracies.
“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. Together we will continue to uphold the values that make us peaceful, democratic, open and tolerant societies.
“My thoughts now are with the victims and their families.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to Theresa May “over deaths of civilians caused by another terrorist attack in London” and straessed his shock at the “brutality and cynicism of this crime”.
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi condemned the “shocking” attack on London
“Attacks in London are shocking & anguishing. We condemn them. My thoughts are with families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English said “New Zealand’s thoughts are with London”:
“New Zealand’s thoughts are with London today following the terrible attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market.”
US President Donald Trump eventually said that the US would help the UK in the wake of the attack, but only after trying to make political capital out of the attack to help promote his Muslim travel ban. He has since gone on to complain about “political correctness”, criticised the response of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and tried to make a point about gun legislation.
“We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!
“Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U. K., we will be there – WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!
“We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don’t get smart it will only get worse
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