Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, commenting on today’s events, said:

“Our thoughts are with all those killed and injured in the horrific incident in Berlin, and with their families. We stand united in sorrow and solidarity with all the people of Germany, as well as with all those affected by today’s attacks in Switzerland and Turkey.

“Christmas is above all a time for peace and togetherness, and if what we have seen in Berlin and elsewhere today are shown to be deliberate, terrorist attacks, let us remember that our peace and togetherness are exactly what these evil individuals are trying to destroy, and that we must never let them succeed in that aim.

“Let us prove instead that - by people of all nations, creeds and colours standing strong together - we can defeat all those who simply want to sow war, division and hate.”