Prime Minister Theresa May has led the UK condemnation of the Christchurch mosque shootings that killed 49 people.
In a tweet she sent “deepest condolences to the people of New Zealand after the horrifying terrorist attack in Christchurch”.
She added: “My thoughts are with all of those affected by this sickening act of violence.” Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: “Our hearts go out to the people of New Zealand following the news of this terrible act in Christchurch. ” NZ is one of the most peaceful, peace-loving and generous nations in the world. “Your friends in the UK stand with you today in deepest sympathy.” Home Secretary Sajid Javid tweeted he was “absolutely heartbroken to hear about this attack on peaceful worshippers”.
Mr Javid added: “We stand with New Zealand and Muslims across the world against all forms of racism and anti-Muslim hatred. We will not let extremists divide us #ChristchurchAttack.
“A horrific terror attack. We will never let the terrorists win and divide our communities. My thoughts and prayers with the victims and families of all those affected.” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Twitter: “My heart goes out to the victims of the horrific terror attack in New Zealand. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Christchurch and around the world. “We must defeat the bigotry which fuels such hatred and violence.”
Baroness Warsi, a former Minister of State for Faith and Communities, said violence started with the “demonisation and vilification of communities”.
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