Election campaigns are to be suspended in the United Kingdom
after a suspected terror attack killed about 19 persons and left about 50
persons injured in Manchester.
The PM is billed to hold a cobra meeting today at 9am after
the after the announcement of the suspension.
Theresa May has stated that: "We are working to
establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an
appalling terrorist attack.
"All our thoughts are with the victims and the families
of those who have been affected."
Also, Tim Farron of the Liberal Democrats has announced the
cancellation of a scheduled election campaign to Gibraltar as a result of the
blast.
Further, a Lib Dems spokesman made known to Express.co.uk
that: “It’s very sad news.
“Tim Farron was due to be campaigning in Gibraltar and went
out there with a large group of journalists and that has obviously been
cancelled.”
Mr Farron added: “This is a shocking and horrific attack
targeting children and young people who were simply enjoying a concert.”
Though Labour Party was yet to announce any break in its
election campaign, Jeremy Corbyn, quickly released a press statement upon
hearing the suspected terror attack.
The Labour leader tweeted: "Terrible incident in
Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency
services."
Other politicians have been quick to react to the news.
Security minister Ben Wallace has called for vigilance
following the suspected terror attack.
He said: “In the light of the attack in Manchester tonight,
please be vigilant and if you see anything suspicious call the anti-terrorist
hotline: 0800 789123.
“My thoughts are with all the victims of the incident
tonight and our emergency services who are out there tending wounded and
keeping us safe.”
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