Eight years on from the Manchester Arena Attack

Our thoughts are with the victims of the Manchester Arena attack and their loved ones still grieving this cruel loss.

Today we remember the 22, including Alison Howe and Lisa Lees from Royton, two mums who who were collecting their daughters from the concert and never came home to their families.

We also pay respect today to Royal Fusilier Lee Rigby, 12 years on from the terror attack in which he was killed, leaving behind a young son.

We can never forget where extremism leads, or the very real hatred which fuels it. Acts of terror like these were designed to drive us apart – but they did not succeed.

Greater Manchester responded to the heinous and horrific arena attack with huge strength and courage, and ever since has shown love, compassion, and unity against the attack which attempted to cause fear, hatred, and division.

As Jo Cox said: we are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.

My thoughts as always at this time of year are with the all those affected.Our thoughts are with the victims of the Manchester Arena attack and their loved ones still grieving this cruel loss.

Today we remember the 22, including Alison Howe and Lisa Lees from Royton, two mums who who were collecting their daughters from the concert and never came home to their families.

We also pay respect today to Royal Fusilier Lee Rigby, 12 years on from the terror attack in which he was killed, leaving behind a young son.

We can never forget where extremism leads, or the very real hatred which fuels it. Acts of terror like these were designed to drive us apart – but they did not succeed.

Greater Manchester responded to the heinous and horrific arena attack with huge strength and courage, and ever since has shown love, compassion, and unity against the attack which attempted to cause fear, hatred, and division.

As Jo Cox said: we are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.

My thoughts as always at this time of year are with the all those affected.