Once again we are in shock at dreadful news of a terror attack. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families and my heart goes out to them. After a period of respite from terrorism in these islands, we are on our third attack this year. More than one hundred seriously injured people are being cared for in hospitals in London and Manchester, among them small children. This represents a sea change in the times through which we live and to respond we will have to make changes of our own. But now is not the time for that.
This is a moment to send all our strength and sympathy to the victims and our admiration and thanks to those who are now caring for them. We also share our admiration for the brave responders who threw themselves into danger to save and protect the innocent public caught up in a nightmare.