Simon Danczuk condemns barbaric attack on free speech

Simon Danczuk MP

Simon Danczuk MP has condemned the barbaric actions of terrorists in Paris yesterday and expressed his solidarity with the people of France.

Speaking after joining a vigil at Westminster Hall today, where MPs, peers, journalists and staff gathered to show support for those killed at Charlie Hebdo, Simon Danczuk said mindless attacks on free speech would not work.

“The horrific attack on journalists in Paris this week has shocked the world," he said. "But while I have been sickened at these barbaric murders, the sight of thousands of people coming together in moving vigils in France and other countries gives me hope.

“This is a reminder that our values will not be compromised by the mindless actions of a minority of criminal lunatics and that terrorists will never drive us apart.”