General Election campaigning suspended after Manchester bombing

General Election campaigning has been suspended in the wake of the deadly Manchester bombing.

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn agreed all national campaigning by Labour and the Tories would be on hold until further notice.

Other parties have also put election activities on hold, including those in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has cancelled an election visit to Gibraltar, while the SNP has postponed the launch of its manifesto.

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The Prime Minister has chaired a meeting of the Government's emergency COBRA committee at Downing Street, where flags are flying at half mast.

She has left London to travel to Manchester.

A total of 22 people, including children, are confirmed dead so far after the attack at Manchester Arena.

Mrs May said: "We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack.

"All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected."

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Mr Corbyn said: "I am horrified by the horrendous events in Manchester last night. My thoughts are with families and friends of those who have died and been injured.

"Today the whole country will grieve for the people who have lost their lives.

"I have spoken with Andy Burnham, the mayor of Manchester, who has fully briefed me on the operational response in the city.

"I would like to pay tribute to the emergency services for their bravery and professionalism in dealing with last night's appalling events."

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Mr Farron said the country is "united in grief" after the "devastating" atrocity.

"Just as the country is focusing all its thoughts on the victims and their families, so politicians should come together in solidarity and respect for the innocent people caught up in this vile attack.

"The emergency services have shown the highest levels of bravery and professionalism and deserve our deepest thanks."

UKIP leader Paul Nuttall said: "My prayers and thoughts are with those affected. Stay strong."

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to host a meeting of the Scottish government's Resilience Committee on Tuesday.

Ms Sturgeon said: "My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those who have been affected by this barbaric attack in Manchester.

"The Scottish Government is working with Police Scotland and the UK Government to ensure that we have a full understanding of the developing situation."

Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said: "The thoughts and sympathies of all of us in Plaid Cymru go out to all the people affected by last night's horrific events in Manchester."