– We gather to remember those who were killed and show solidarity with the entire Norwegian LGBT + community who have been affected by the attack, the organizers write. The Pride in London and the European Pride Organizers Association are organizing the vigil in Soho Park in central London tonight. Press spokeswoman Deanna Hallett tells news that the mass shooting in Oslo has also sent shock waves through the British pride environment. In addition to the organizers, international coordinator for Oslo Pride, Stein Runar Østigaard, Øyvind Hernes from the Norwegian Embassy and also London Mayor Sadiq Kahn appealed. The marking ended with a moment of silence. Thank you for the support – I am here to thank you for the support we have received from all over the world in recent days, says Østigaard to news in London. International leader in Oslo Pride, Stein Runar Østigaard, holds an appeal in Soho Square Gardens in London. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news In his appeal to those present in London, he also commented on the canceled event in Oslo tonight. – It was meant to be a sign of solidarity by and for our environment. This shows the importance of us, together with our supporters, standing together even stronger. The perpetrator and his mindset must not be allowed to win. He then thanked London for supporting Oslo. London Mayor Sadiq Kahn is appealing during the rally. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news The rapporteur Sadiq Kahn also appealed. He spoke about the importance of diversity, referred to London’s diversity and expressed support and sympathy with Oslo. A heinous tragedy Two of the participants were Scottish Hannah Bardell, a Scottish National Party (SNP) MP, and author and LGBT activist Shaun Dellinty. Bardell has worked and lived in Oslo, and Dellinty has visited the capital several times, including the London Pub. – What has happened is a heinous tragedy, and an attack on our environment. I know Oslo and Norway as a beautiful and peaceful country, so to see an attack on the LGBT community, whatever it is, is extremely heartbreaking, says Bardell to news. SNP MP Hannah Bardell and LGBT activist and LGBT activist Shaun Dellinty at the London rally. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news – Our hearts go to the families who have lost their loved ones and to those who are injured. Dellinty says he was on the mark after the attack in Orlando six years ago. – I never expected to stand here again today, or in any other case, knowing that members of our society are attacked just for being the person they were born to be. He told news that they showed up today to remember the victims of the attack in Oslo, as well as to honor every victim of hatred, bullying and discrimination in Britain, Norway and around the world. – And to send a message that love is love. We will not stand for violence and hatred. We stand for love, kindness and compassion. Showing solidarity Claire Green has a good friend in Oslo who was at a bar on the other side of the London Pub when the perpetrator Zaniar Matapour started shooting. Green eventually got in touch with his friend. – I am glad that he is safe, Green says, but adds that the incident is still fresh in the memory among the environment. Claire Green has a friend who was near the London Pub when the shooting took place on Friday. Green will now participate in the support rally in London. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news Green is trans and says that she has been assaulted and harassed by strangers on several occasions. She says you never know when you are safe or not. – So I think the right thing to do is to go out to mourn and protest. – Where does this hatred come from? – I think it’s people’s fear of the unknown. It depends on where people get their information from. – We are not afraid Martin Pendry has lived in the UK for 40 years, but still calls Oslo his hometown. Today he participates in the support rally in London to show that the environment stands together. – I think it is important to stand up after such things happen to show that we are not afraid, and that we still have the freedom. He refers to the bombing of the pub Admiral Duncan in 1999, where the perpetrator was the neo-Nazi David Copeland. The pub is known for being one of Soho’s oldest gay gathering places. Martin Pendry has lived in the UK for 40 years, but still calls Oslo his hometown. He participates in the celebration to show that the environment is united. Photo: Gry Blekastad Almås / news – Several died there. Again, we stood up a couple of days later to show that they can not scare us, says Pendry. When asked what he thinks about the cancellation of tonight’s celebration in Oslo, Pendry answers that he thinks the police are in a difficult situation. – They must try to keep everyone safe. During tonight’s event in Soho, dozens of police are present. – Do you think it’s safe here? – I think it is as safe as it can be, says Pendry.
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