"The election campaign has been suspended for several days, and after the terrorist act the ratings of the party headed by Theresa May, the former minister of internal affairs in Cameron's cabinet, might increase, as this party considers limitation of immigration and strengthening the control over Border extremely necessary." Elena Ananieva, head of the Center for British Studies at the Institute of Europe, RAS told Eurasia Diary commenting on the attack in Manchester.
"We only know that the attack was committed by the suicide bomber, but the information is contradictory: the Iraqi Internet portal "Akhbar Iraq" reports that the terrorist group "Islamic State" claimed responsibility for the attack in Manchester, and the Lebanon edition Lebanon24.com reports that ISIS did not assume responsibility for the terrorist act."
Finally, Elena Ananieva added that the British police and special services are investigating whether the terrorist acted alone or he had accomplices.
The powerful explosion took place at the stadium "Manchester Arena" claiming the lives of 22 people and leaving 59 injured.
This attack was the largest in Britain since the tragedy in the London Underground in 2005, when more than 50 people were assassinated.