Newly appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has sent a message of support for the people of Nice after a truck drove through Bastille Day crowds, killing 84 people.
Mr Johnson tweeted in the early hours of this morning: “Shocked and saddened by the appalling events in Nice, and the terrible loss of life.”
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, also expressed solidarity with France and wrote of his devastation following the attack.
He wrote: “Devastated by this unspeakable attack on Nice. London is united with you in our grief, and in our determination to defeat terrorism.”
Labour leader, Jermey Corby, also wrote to followers describing the attack as "shocking and horrific" and expressing his support for French emergency workers, the victims and their families.
Their comments come as leaders around the world express their condolences to the southern French city and call for a united front against terrorism.
President of the EU Comission, Jean-Claude Juncker called for people to “unite against hatred and violence”, describing the attacks as "heinous and cowardly".
The White House released a statement on behalf of President Barack Obama in support of the United States' "oldest ally".
President Obama wrote: “We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally.
“On this Bastille day, we are reminded of the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France and inspiration to the entire world, and we know that the character of the French Republic will endure long after this devastating and tragic loss of life.”
Australian Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau and Norway’s Prime Minister, Erna Solberg were among other politicans to share their greif and solidarity.
Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of Russia, tweeted that "force" was needed to "unite against terrorism" tweeting: “My deepest condolences to France those who suffered in this heinous act of terror in Nice and families and victims.
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“Europe and Asia must unite against terrorism. Terrorists and their sponsors only understand the language of force, and we must use it.”
