POLITICIANS in Oxfordshire took to Twitter to express their support to those affected by the terror attacks in Paris.
At least 129 people died in a series of assaults on Friday, November 13.
Late on Friday night, Prime Minister and Witney MP David Cameron wrote: "I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help."
I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 13, 2015
The day after the attack, he paid homage to the French both in English and in their native language.
My message to the French people: Nous sommes solidaires avec vous. Nous sommes tous ensemble. We are with you. United.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 14, 2015
I have signed the book of condolence at the French ambassador's residence. We stand united with the French people. pic.twitter.com/GUPga7Py7J
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 17, 2015
John Howell, MP for Henley, wrote: "Our thoughts and prayers tonight with Parisians for the horror they have faced."
Our thoughts and prayers tonight with Parisians for the horror they have faced
— John Howell (@JohnHowellMP) November 13, 2015
MP for Banbury Victoria Prentis wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with the people of France following the terrible and shocking events in Paris tonight."
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of France following the terrible and shocking events in #Paris tonight. #ParisAttacks
— Victoria Prentis MP (@VictoriaPrentis) November 14, 2015
If you are concerned about friends or family in #Paris, you can call 00 33 1 44 51 31 00 or visit the link below. https://t.co/gW3xu5jnlu
— Victoria Prentis MP (@VictoriaPrentis) November 14, 2015
Nicola Blackwood, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, said: "We stand with the people of Paris tonight. Thoughts and prayers with victims and loved ones. Strength to emergency responders."
We stand with the people of #Paris tonight. Thoughts & prayers with victims & loved ones. Strength to emergency responders
— Nicola Blackwood (@nicolablackwood) November 13, 2015
A candlelit vigil wll be held tonight at 5pm in Carfax in support of the victims and of those affected by terrorist group Islamic State around the world.
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