We stand with Barcelona against the evil of terrorism – labour movement reacts

Terror has struck the streets of another European city as a van was driven into pedestrians in Barcelona.

The attack on Las Ramblas, Spain’s busiest street, killed 13 people yesterday while dozens more were injured

A white van veered into pedestrians at around 4pm local time in an echo of other recent attacks at Finsbury Park mosque, Westminster and Berlin’s Christmas markets.

Labour’s shadow Europe minister Khalid Mahmood said: “Our thoughts are with all those killed and injured in the cowardly attack on Las Ramblas in Barcelona.

“It bears all the hallmarks of similar atrocities we have seen in other cities, from Nice to London, attempting to divide our communities and change our way of life.

“But in that aim, it will never succeed: instead, it will strengthen our solidarity, stiffen our resolve, and leave the perpetrators of hatred and terror more isolated than ever.”

He was joined in his sentiments by various Labour figures on twitter.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wrote:

Terrible reports from Barcelona. My thoughts are with those killed and injured, and the emergency services working to save lives.

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 17, 2017

Sadiq Khan paid tribute to the emergency service’s bravery:

My thoughts are with the victims of this barbaric terrorist attack in the great city of Barcelona and with their brave emergency services.

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) August 17, 2017

London stands with Barcelona against the evil of terrorism.

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) August 17, 2017

Jo Cox’s widower Brendan shared his response:

Fascists kill innocent people to turn us against each other. They won’t succeed. Not in Barcelona,not in Charlottesville. Not now, not ever.

— Brendan Cox (@MrBrendanCox) August 17, 2017

Yvette Cooper, chair of the home affairs select committee, tweeted:

Awful news coming from #Barcelona. Thoughts with all those hurt or affected – & with the emergency services bravely responding right now

— Yvette Cooper (@YvetteCooperMP) August 17, 2017

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, tweeted:

Sending love & solidarity from Greater Manchester to @AdaColau & our friends in Barcelona – a great city whose spirit will never be broken.

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) August 18, 2017