People attend a vigil in Albert Square, Manchester, in solidarity with those killed and injured in the terror attack. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
Like many others, I am shocked and horrified at the events in Manchester last night. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering of those people at the Arena who were witnesses or directly affected by such an unthinkable, utterly senseless and despicable act of terrorism – one that resulted in the terrible and senseless murder of at least 22 people, while injuring at least 59 others, many of whom were children and young people – and my thoughts are very much with the victims and their families at this incredibly painful and difficult time.
I’m suspending my own political campaigning, as a mark of respect for those we have lost, for those still coming to terms with this brutal and tragic event, and because of…
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