Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNick LesterFriday 11 September 2026 06:31 BSTBritish 9/11 survivor recounts escape from 84th floor of Twin TowersUK and US figures have marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, emphasising transatlantic unity and shared democratic values.Andy Burnham highlighted the solidarity between both nations, recalling messages of support sent by 9/11 victims' families to Greater Manchester following terrorist attacks in the region.Sir Tony Blair described the 2001 attacks as a world-changing event and called for a recommitment to defeating terrorism while upholding the essential UK-US bond.US Ambassador Warren Stephens praised the UK for standing alongside America during its darkest hour, noting that bilateral intelligence and military co-operation continue to save lives.Services were held on both sides of the Atlantic to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people killed in the atrocities, including 67 British citizens.In fullTerror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, Burnham says on 9/11 25th anniversaryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in