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London Attacks

Proceeding contribution from Rachel Reeves (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 March 2017. It occurred during Ministerial statement on London Attacks.

Yesterday showed us the worst of humanity, but it also showed us—much, much more—the best of humanity in the actions of the hon. Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), PC Palmer, and the firearms officer who shot down the person who wanted to terrorise all of us, our country and our democracy.

I have been touched by the number of people from my constituency—of Christian faith, of Jewish faith, of Muslim faith, and of no faith—who have contacted me in the last two days. I pay particular tribute to the chairman of the mosque in Leeds, who contacted me to say that his thoughts and prayers, and those of all members of the Muslim community in Leeds, were with all of us at this difficult time. There will be prayers in mosques, synagogues and churches across our country in the days ahead.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
623 c946 
Session
2016-17
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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