The Labour Party has suspended its election campaign on Friday after the London Bridge terror attack, while the Conservatives said it is "unlikely" it will campaign.

Both parties said they were suspending campaigning in London on Friday night "as a mark of respect" for the victims of the attack.

Labour announced they would also not campaign on Saturday in the capital, while the Conservatives said it is "unlikely" their campaign will go ahead.

Johnson: Those involved will be 'hunted down'

A campaign visit by Boris Johnson that was planned for tomorrow was cancelled, the conservatives said.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to Downing Street after the attack to hold talks with senior police officers and paid tribute to emergency services and members of the public who intervened.


Image: Civilians were pulled off the suspect before he was shot

He told reporters: "I've obviously stopped my campaigning for this evening but we'll be reviewing the matter in the course of the next few hours.

"Anybody involved in this crime and these attacks will be hunted down and will be brought to justice."

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said in a statement: "We must remain united across all our communities, and we cannot let our democratic process be derailed by acts of terror.

Moment attacker pinned down and shot

"We are suspending campaigns in London tonight as a mark of respect for those who suffered in this attack.

"We will not be cowed by those who threaten us. We must and we will stand together to reject hatred and division."

At least one member of the public has died following the attack at London Bridge on Friday afternoon.

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Several people were injured after a man began attacking people with a knife on Friday afternoon.

Footage showed members of the public attempting to detain the suspect and taking possession of the bladed weapon.

The video also showed specialist armed officers moving civilians away, aiming their weapons at point-blank range and shooting the alleged attacker.

Scotland Yard later confirmed the suspect died at the scene and a bomb vest he was wearing was a hoax.

In 2017, the Conservatives and Labour both suspended national campaigning for three days following the Manchester Arena bombing.

Campaigning was also suspended after a terror attack on London Bridge days before the June election in the same year.