Eight arrested in six counter-terrorism raids in Birmingham and London, with four confirmed dead in Westminster terror attack * Police officer among those dead in ‘sick and depraved’ incident * Summary of latest Met Police briefing * The day after the attack in Westminster - in pictures 11.31am GMT The Conservative MP JAMES CLEVERLY sounded close to tears as he paid tribute to PC Keith Palmer in the chamber a few minutes ago. He said he first met him 25 years ago as Gunner Keith Palmer at the Royal Artillery HQ. He was a strong, professional public servant and it was a delight to meet him here again only a few months after being elected. Would [Theresa May] in recognition of the work that he did and the other police officers and public servants in the House do consider recognising his gallantry and sacrifice formally with a posthumous recognition? 11.31am GMT Theresa May’s announcement that two Greeks were among the 12 injured has caught authorities in Athens at least by surprise. While the Greek ministry of foreign affairs had strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a “cowardly act,” there was no suggestion that Greeks were among the victims. Continue reading...
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