London Mourns

Yesterday, four bombs were set off in central London, killing upwards of 50 people it is estimated. The perpetrators are not known but it is suspected they are connected either officially or unofficially with Al-Qaeda. One website claimed that London was 'burning with fear'. This is not the case. Londoners pulled together and helped each other and refused to be bow to terrorism. The emergency services and the stoicism (to quote Tony Blair) of the general public has been commendable and I am very proud to be British and connected with such a city.

Mayor Ken Livingston made a fantastic speech as he prepared to return to London after successfully securing the 2012 Olympics for the city. As did the Prime Minister, who reportedly got cheers in pubs and cafes in central London where confused Londoners were trying to find out the news. He left the G8 summit in Scotland to return to London for the day, which was absolutely the right thing to do. The Queen has also spoken and visited some of the injured, as have other Royals.

They can knock us down, but we will get up again, dust ourselves off and move on.