Our President and General Secretary released this statement today, 23 March 2017:
Our thoughts are with the victims of this horrific attack and their families, those who have lost loved ones, friends and colleagues. We utterly condemn such sickening violence against innocent people.
We pay tribute and send our solidarity to the emergency services workers who put themselves in harm’s way to defend others, including the many PCS members who work in parliament, as well as MPs, their staff, civil servants and the public.
Our union stands proudly with the people of London, for peace and unity. As we reject the politics of hate and division that drive terrorist attacks like this, we also reject the prejudice and Islamophobia peddled by a violent minority in the wake of such incidents.
We urge our members to take part in any memorial events held in the coming days and weeks, to express their sympathy with the victims and their families but also to show we are strongest when we come together.
We also ask government departments, and employers around Westminster, to review their security procedures and ensure staff are fully aware they can receive counselling, and to provide all necessary support.
In solidarity and respect.
Mark Serwotka
General Secretary
Janice Godrich
National President
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