Islamaphobia motion passes

Liberals and Conservatives butted heads in the Commons accussing each other of playing politics over increasing prejudice and hate crimes facing Canadian Muslims.

But a motion condemning Islamaphobia tabled by a Liberal back bencher, eventually passed…201-91.

Sponsor M-P Iqra Khalid got loud applause as she cast her vote.

Candlelight vigil in Trafalgar Square

Thousands of Londoners gathered in Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil after the terrorist attack Wednesday on Westminster Bridge near Parliament.

Mayor Sadiq Khan says Londoners won’t be cowed by terrorism. One of the injured victims, a 75 year old man, succumbed to his injuries yesterday bringing the death toll to four plus ther attacker. Police have said the 52 year old man has a criminal record and they are investigating whether he has links to terrorists.