Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz has today offered her sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives in the bombings that took place in central London on the morning of 7 July 2005.
Mayor Fiaz said: "On this day 15 years ago, Newham and London had experienced a complete swing of emotions. July 6 2005 will be remembered for the euphoria at being awarded the honour of hosting the 2012 Games. We celebrated at Meridian Square in Stratford, but the following morning we endured the horror of the explosions that hit the Capital.
"Today we continue to remember the 52 victims who died, the 700 who were injured, and everyone else who had their lives changed forever by the 7 July bombings. We offer our sympathy and condolences to everyone who continues to be affected by the atrocity. They are forever in our thoughts, but especially today.
“The victims were from 18 different nationalities. As a community of many faiths, beliefs and cultures, we remain united in not allowing the actions of a very few to divide us now and in the future. We celebrate our diversity and a common sense of belonging and shared identity where people can turn to each other for support.
“Together we have the strength to meet challenges and tackle inequality and hatred in all its forms head on – and that continues to shape everything we do as a Council. We must also renew our mutual determination that the perpetrators of such horrific acts as the one in 2005 and others that have happened since, must not be allowed to win.”