• Privacy policy
  • T&C’s
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Meet the Team
  • Contact us
  • Guest Content
TLE ONLINE SHOP!
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
  • JOBS
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
SUPPORT THE LONDON ECONOMIC
NEWSLETTER
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
  • JOBS
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Mayor Sadiq Khan: London defeats hatred by focusing on values that bind us

'London will never be intimidated by terrorism.' London Mayor says we must take 'inspiration from the lives of Jack and Saskia who dedicated themselves to helping others' at a vigil to honour the victims of the London Bridge atrocity.

Ben Gelblum by Ben Gelblum
2019-12-02 16:22
in News
Sadiq Khan leading London Bridge vigil

Sadiq Khan leading London Bridge vigil (PA)

FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailWhatsapp

Sadiq Khan called on Londoners to come together “in a spirit of defiance” against terrorism during a vigil for the victims of Friday night’s attack.

The London Mayor was joined by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at the memorial to Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones in Guildhall Yard in the City of London on Monday morning.

'London will never be intimidated by terrorism.'@SadiqKhan says we must take 'inspiration from the lives of Jack and Saskia who dedicated themselves to helping others' at a vigil to honour the victims of the London Bridge terror attack.

Follow live👉 https://t.co/Wo1Md5WGbM pic.twitter.com/G8uoBZqYoh

— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 2, 2019

Also present were Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Liberal Democrat candidate Chuka Umunna.

Incident on London Bridge
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick (centre) and Commissioner of the City of London Police Ian Dyson (centre right) take part in the vigil in Guildhall Yard (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

After a minute’s silence at 11am, Mr Khan said: “We come together this morning as Londoners to remember, to honour and to mourn the innocent lives lost as a result of this horrific terrorist attack on Friday.

“The best way to defeat this hatred is not by turning on one another but by focusing on the values that bind us.”

The mayor thanked the public and members of the emergency services who “ran towards danger, risking their lives to help others they didn’t even know”.

Mr Khan called on Londoners to “draw inspiration from the lives of Jack and Saskia who, from a very early age, chose to dedicate themselves to helping others”.

He added: “We come together in condolence but also in a spirit of defiance to say that London will never be cowed or intimidated by terrorism.”

Incident on London Bridge
Hundreds of people took part in the vigil (Joe Giddens/PA)

The ceremony was led by Bishop of London Sarah Mullally, and Mustafa Fields, director of multi-faith organisation Faith Forums for London, also spoke.

RelatedPosts

Raab faces new bully claim over ‘abusive attack’ on remain activist

New door for House of Lords to cost £7m despite security concerns

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio

We will never forget Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt who lost their lives in Friday’s horrendous terror attack.

If you’d like to lay flowers in their memory, you can do so at Walbrook outside Mansion House.

There is also a book of condolences for the public at @GuildhallArt.

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 2, 2019

Mr Fields offered prayers for the victims and emergency services and “all the Muslims grieving at the attacks in the name of their faith”.

After the vigil, those present entered the Guildhall to sign a book of condolences to the victims.

The description from Toby Williamson – Chief Executive of Fishmongers’ Hall – of what happened on Friday is extraordinary.

The courage and bravery of each and every individual he describes, truly shows the best of our city.pic.twitter.com/0u06UBwylA

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 2, 2019

READ MORE: “Don’t use my son’s death for vile propaganda, London Bridge victim’s dad warns right wing press. “Jack stood against everything you stand for – hatred, division, ignorance.”

Content Protection by DMCA.com
Tags: headline

Since you are here

Since you are here, we wanted to ask for your help.

Journalism in Britain is under threat. The government is becoming increasingly authoritarian and our media is run by a handful of billionaires, most of whom reside overseas and all of them have strong political allegiances and financial motivations.

Our mission is to hold the powerful to account. It is vital that free media is allowed to exist to expose hypocrisy, corruption, wrongdoing and abuse of power. But we can't do it without you.

If you can afford to contribute a small donation to the site it will help us to continue our work in the best interests of the public. We only ask you to donate what you can afford, with an option to cancel your subscription at any point.

To donate or subscribe to The London Economic, click here.

The TLE shop is also now open, with all profits going to supporting our work.

The shop can be found here.

You can also SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER .

Subscribe to our Newsletter

View our  Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Trending on TLE

  • All
  • trending
Abdollah

‘Rescue us’: Afghan teacher begs UK to help him escape Taliban

CHOMSKY: “If Corbyn had been elected, Britain would be pursuing a much more sane course”

What If We Got Rid Of Prisons?

More from TLE

Set For Life Results for Thursday 8 September 2022 Tonight’s winning numbers

Britain in the midst of a ‘culture war’ between those who celebrate diversity and those who perceive it to be a threat

‘Sperm Olympics’ developed to help choose healthiest ones for IVF treatment

Brexit: EU’s say it’s ‘moment of truth’ as applications to EU settlement scheme top four million

Are you equipped to handle customer complaints?

Newcastle United hero Rondon leaves West Brom for Chinese Super League

Support for Jeremy Corbyn pours in following Lammy ‘apology’

Care home nurse dies with Covid-19 shortly after granddaughter’s birth

Free daily horoscope and lucky numbers for 14 May, 2020

Top 20 pubs in East London

JOBS

FIND MORE JOBS

About Us

TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.

Read more

Contact

Editorial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Commercial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Address

The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE
Company number 09221879
International House,
24 Holborn Viaduct,
London EC1A 2BN,
United Kingdom

SUPPORT

We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism.

DONATE & SUPPORT

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.




No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • JOBS
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.