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On the recordJune 21, 2026
There is no place for hatred and violence against Muslims. I know it is not who we are as a country.
Said by
Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the motivations behind the attacks.

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The police are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to establish the motivation for this attack. I will be updating the House further this afternoon.

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