General election campaign suspended after the suspected terrorist attack at Manchester Arena

Prime Minister holds emergency COBRa meeting with senior ministers following terror attack in Manchester.
At least 22 people have been killed and 50 people injured at an Ariana Grande concert in the Manchester arena.
General election campaign has been suspended.
Manchester police say they believe an individual detonated an improvised explosive device inside the arena foyer.
European Commission flags flown at half mast in solidarity with British people.
Donald Trump calls terrorists "evil losers."

LONDON — The general election campaign has been suspended "until further notice" after a suspected terror attack in Manchester Arena.

At least 22 people have been killed and 50 people injured following what is believed to have been a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert.

The incident is the most deadly attack in the UK for a decade and has led to the full suspension of the national campaigning in the general election.

Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement:

"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."

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said:

"I am horrified by the horrendous events in Manchester last night. My thoughts are with families and friends of those who have died and been injured.

"Today the whole country will grieve for the people who have lost their lives.

"I have spoken with Andy Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, who has fully briefed me on the operational response in the city.

"I would like to pay tribute to the emergency services for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with last night’s appalling events.

The Home Secretary Amber Rudd described it as a "barbaric" attack:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the victims who have been affected, and I know the whole country will share that view.

"I’d like to pay tribute to the emergency services who have worked throughout the night professionally and effectively – they have done an excellent job.

"Later on this morning, I will be attending COBRa, chaired by the Prime Minister, to collect more information – to find out more – about this particular attack, and I can’t comment any more on that at the moment.

"The public should remain alert but not alarmed. If they have anything to report, they should approach the police.

"The great city of Manchester has been affected by terrorism before. Its spirit was not bowed; its community continued.

"This time it has been a particular attack on the most vulnerable in our society – its intention was to sow fear – its intention is to divide. But it will not succeed.”

Newly elected mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham described it as an "evil act":

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the Metropolitan police were reviewing security in the capital:

"London stands united with the great city of Manchester today after this barbaric and sickening attack. This was a cowardly act of terrorism that targeted a concert attended by thousands of children and young people.

"My heart goes out to the victims, their families and everybody affected. Once again we have seen the heroism of our brave emergency services. They have our full support and are in all our thoughts today.

"I am in constant contact with the Metropolitan Police, who are reviewing security arrangements in London. Londoners will see more police on our streets today.

"Manchester and the rest of Britain will never be cowed by terrorism. Those who want to destroy our way of life and divide us will never succeed."

Tim Farron, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said the party had also suspended campaigning:

"The country is united in grief after this devastating terror attack. Just as the country is focusing all its thoughts on the victims and their families, so politicians should come together in solidarity and respect for the innocent people caught up in this vile attack.

"The emergency services have shown the highest levels of bravery and professionalism and deserve our deepest thanks.

"The Liberal Democrats will suspend all national campaigning until further notice."

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley said the party would also suspend it's campaign:

Donald Trump described the attackers as "evil losers"

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU would "work side by side" to "fight back" against terrorism:"It was with great sadness and profound shock that I learnt of the brutal attack that struck Manchester. It breaks my heart to think that, once again, terrorism has sought to instil fear where there should be joy, to sow division where young people and families should be coming together in celebration.

"I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to Prime Minister May and to the British people. Today we mourn with you. Tomorrow we will work side by side with you to fight back against those who seek to destroy our way of life. They underestimate ours and your resilience – these cowardly attacks will only strengthen our commitment to work together to defeat the perpetrators of such vile acts."