Piers Morgan told viewers that terrorists will not win

Piers and Susanna Reid broadcast live from Westminster following the attack, which saw two people murdered on Westminster Bridge before police officer Keith Palmer was fatally stabbed by the suspect – who was subsequently shot dead.

Piers urged viewers to focus not on the attacker but on the heroes including Palmer and also Tobias Ellwood, the MP who attempted to save his life.

He said, "We should remember these people. There’ll be lots of attention given to this horrible little coward who got into his car and mowed down kids and people," 

"But while he did that we should focus on that we should focus on the heroes – that policeman who gave his life, that MP who tried to save his life, and that’s what this country’s about. And we should focus on them as much."

Two people were killed on Westminster Bridge in the attack while police officer Keith Palmer was fatally stabbed by the suspect (Picture: PA)

‘It’s Important to focus on the people that did great things yesterday and not just this terrorist that decided he would try and change the way that we lead our lives.

‘I’ve read a few people saying today it’s the end, we’ve given up, we’ve surrendered to this kind of thing, it’s the new normal.

‘No it’s not,’ he declared. ‘We haven’t. We’ll be fine. This is just one lunatic in a car who wanted to change our lives. He will not succeed.’

Viewers quickly took to social media to give Piers their support for his motivational words.

@piersmorgan spot on, well said focus on the heroes not the 'snivelling little cowards'

— Simon Nott (@SimonNott) March 23, 2017

Couldn't agree more @piersmorgan

"Londoners have been through this before but we will come through this stronger than before!" 

— Alfie Gates (@Alfie_Gates1893) March 23, 2017

@piersmorgan Must be the most down to earth presenter on tv. No mincing of words, says it as it is. His coverage of Westminster was superb.

— Dee Hargreaves (@deeroberth) March 23, 2017

@GMB I'm not you're biggest fan @piersmorgan and@susannareid100 but total respect for you're joint reporting on this Tragedy  #gmb

— Dakota (@Dakota16West) March 23, 2017

@piersmorgan excellent words this morning on @GMBabout London. They will not stop our way of life and our values.

— James Hume (@JamesPHume) March 23, 2017

For full coverage of the London terror attack click here