Following the terrorist attack in London yesterday and confirmation that the attacker had links with Islamic extremism, S&D Group president Gianni Pittella said:

“We are deeply saddened by the horrific attack at Westminster yesterday. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We commend the bravery of the police and emergency services who responded to the incident, their fast response prevented even greater tragedy.

“We must do all we can to fight fundamentalism and the causes of extremism in our societies. We will not allow these people to fuel hatred, fear and division between communities. The whole of Europe stands with the UK today.”