Monday, June 29, 2015

UK PM: "We will not cower in the face of terrorism"

The British Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will not "cower in the face of terrorism" - following the murder of 38 people at a Tunisian beach resort...

18 of those killed have been confirmed as British nationals - although that number is expected to rise to at least 30.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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On Monday the British Home Secretary Theresa May touched town in Tunisia, before laying flowers on the beach - the site of Friday's terrorist attack in Sousse...

Her arrival comes as the MET Police starts its biggest anti-terrorism investigation since the July 7th bombings 2005 - the 10-year-anniversary of which takes place next week. 

Hundreds of officers are working on the case, some are in Tunisia to help with the identification process. 

Speaking to press in the holiday resort - Theresa May condemned the act of brutality...

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The Home Secretary held meeting with her Tunisian counterparts - and said the UK stands united with the country...

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Back in the UK and the Prime Minister David Cameron updated MPs...

A team of 50 government officials is in Tunisia, the RAF offering its services to repatriate the victims' bodies. 

Mr Cameron also announced a minutes silence will be held in the UK at noon on Friday, and that a memorial will be established to remember those who died.

Addressing the House of Commons, the Prime Minister said the threat of further attacks remains...

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Thousands of British tourists have returned to Britain follow's Friday's attack - many have also stayed, determined to see out their holiday in a show of defiance and one of solidarity for Tunisia. 

Half a million British holiday makers travel to Tunisia every year - the industry will be hoping that level of support doesn't fall.