Statements from the Prime Minister and Home Secretary on raised Threat Level
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said:
“Let me first of all thank the police, the security services and all the emergency services for the dedicated professionalism that has been shown in responding to the incidents yesterday in London and now today the attack on Glasgow Airport.
“The first duty of the Government is the security and safety of all the British people, so it is right to raise the level of security at airports and in crowded places in the light of the heightened threat.
“I want all British people to be vigilant and I want them to support the police and all the authorities in the difficult decisions that they have to make.
“I know that the British people will stand together, united, resolute and strong.”
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said:
“I can confirm that the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has raised the national threat level to CRITICAL. This is in response to the events of the last 48 hours. Critical is the highest level of threat, and the threat level will be closely reviewed on a regular basis. Appropriate security measures have been put in place.”
