Prime Minister Theresa May has said a terror attack on Westminster was an attempt to silence democracy, a attempt which she said had failed.
Mrs May gave a statement to the Parliament which reconvened Thursday as a show of defiance that London would not give in to terror. She said the attacker was known to police and had been investigated in the past for his connection with Islamist extremism.
The Prime Minister said more resources would be devoted to anti-terrorism efforts and while the public should be vigilant, no one should be cowed by the threat of terrorism.
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Mrs May thanked Britain's allies for their support following the attack.
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Mrs May confirmed that many foreign visitors had been caught up in the attack, in an area which is popular with tourists.
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Mrs May paid tribute to the police officer who was killed in the attack.
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Mrs May confirmed the attacker was known to police.
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Mrs May said the attacker was believed to have been inspired by Islamist extremism but urged the public to continue with their normal routines .
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