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Trafalgar Square crowds pay tribute to Paris terror victims

London landmarks have lit up in the colours of the French flag in honour of the victims of last week's terror attacks in Paris in which 17 people died.

Hundreds of people gathered at a "Je Suis Charlie" rally in Trafalgar Square in tribute.

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Mayor: Landmark tributes show solidarity with Paris

As it was announced that London landmarks would be lit up today in tribute to the Paris terror attack victims, Boris Johnson said it was important that Londoners demonstrate "solidarity" with the French capital.

Londoners have been appalled by the distressing scenes in France this week and it is important that we pay tribute to the victims of these attacks, as well as demonstrate our solidarity with the people of Paris.

We should not forget the hundreds of thousands of French citizens who call London their home. Our thoughts will be with them this weekend as they do their best to deal with the agonising scenes we have witnessed.

Joining together in opposition to the ideology of hatred sends the clearest possible message - one of freedom of expression and one of resolve. Nous sommes Charlie.

– London mayor Boris Johnson

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