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Prime Minister and Home Secretary mark 20th anniversary of 7/7

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary have paid tribute to victims and survivors of the 7/7 attacks and joined the nation in marking the 20th anniversary

Memorials will be held throughout the day alongside victims, survivors, loved ones and first responders to remember the 52 people killed and hundreds of others injured in the attacks.

Ahead of the anniversary, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Today the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever.

“We honour the courage shown that day—the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of survivors, and the unity of Londoners in the face of terror.

“Those who tried to divide us failed. We stood together then, and we stand together now—against hate and for the values that define us of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”

Marking 20 years, the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said: “Twenty years have passed since 7/7 but the passage of time makes what happened that day no less shocking. It was an appalling attack on our capital city and on democracy itself.

“As we come together to mark this anniversary, my thoughts remain with the victims, survivors and all who loved them. Amid the horror of that day, we saw the best of people, our emergency services, first responders and ordinary Londoners who bravely acted to help one another. Their courage continues to inspire us.

“We will always confront the threats facing this country to keep the public safe and preserve our way of life.”

The anniversary of a terrorist attack can re-trigger trauma for victims and survivors of terrorism. If you, or someone you know has been affected by terrorism, support is available at gov.uk/victimsofterrorism.

The government has taken action to deliver strengthened support for victims and survivors of terrorism, announcing plans for a new dedicated support hub to help victims recover and rebuild their lives. 

Proposals for a new national day for victims and survivors of terrorism have also been consulted on, helping the country to remember and honour victims.

The public will also be better protected through strengthened security of public events and venues following the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, better known as Martyn’s Law, receiving royal assent in April.

7/7 tenth anniversary: Prime Minister’s statement

‘We will keep on doing all that we can to keep the British public safe’ – Prime Minister David Cameron

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Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement on the tenth anniversary of the 7 July 2005 London bombings.

He said: “Today the country comes together to remember the victims of one of the deadliest terrorist atrocities on mainland Britain.

“Ten years on from the 7/7 London attacks, the threat from terrorism continues to be as real as it is deadly – the murder of 30 innocent Britons whilst holidaying in Tunisia is a brutal reminder of that fact. But we will never be cowed by terrorism.

“We will keep on doing all that we can to keep the British public safe, protecting vulnerable young minds from others’ extremist beliefs and promoting the shared values of tolerance, love and respect that make Britain so great.”

7/7 ten years on: a nation remembers

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On 7 July 2005, four suicide bombers launched an attack on London’s transport system that killed 52 and injured over 750 in the worst ever terrorist attack on British soil. 

Many Londoners woke up that day delighted with the news that they had won the bid to stage the Olympic Games – but that joy soon turned to horror when 52 people died and hundreds more injured in a series of coordinated attacks on the Tube and a double-decker bus at the height of the rush hour.

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Three bombs went off on the Underground within minutes of each other just after 8.50am, two of them near Liverpool Street and Edgware Road stations, and a third between King’s Cross and Russell Square. An hour later a number 30 bus was hit on Tavistock Square, near King’s Cross.

Tomorrow, the tenth anniversary of the atrocity will be marked across the country:

A Service of Remembrance at St Paul’s Cathedral

The service will be broadcast from 10.30am , as families of those affected attend a commemoration service. Representatives of the emergency services will also attend the service alongside politicians, including Lord Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Prince Andrew will represent the Royal Family.

A minute’s silence

People across the UK will fall quiet for a minute at 11.30am to reflect on the anniversary of the attacks. In London, bus drivers will pull over if they can do so safely and although tube trains will continue running, announcements will stop and passengers will be reminded of the silence.

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