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Manchester Arena attack: Campaign for June 8 general election suspended
At least 22 people were killed and around 50 others were injured in a suspected suicide bombing incident on Monday night at a concert of American singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena in England.
Political parties in the United Kingdom suspended campaign for the June 8 general election after Manchester Arena attack on Monday night.
Leader of the Labour party Jeremy Corbyn issued a statement calling for the suspension of the national campaigning. Corbyn tweeted a letter expressing the condolences to the bereaved families of victims killed in the Manchester Arena attack.
— The Labour Party (@UKLabour) May 23, 2017
Also, incumbent Conservative party suspended the campaigning 'out of respect for everyone affected.'
— Conservatives (@Conservatives) May 23, 2017
According to the British media, at least 22 people were killed and around 50 others were injured in a suspected suicide bombing incident on Monday night at a concert of American singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena in England.
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Story first published: Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 17:55 [IST]