Eurasia Group's Lichfield on London Terror Attack

The transcript discusses a suspected terror attack in Westminster, London, involving a car ramming and a police officer attack. The government is not expected to react strongly due to its focus on Brexit and existing security measures. The police are treating it as a terrorist incident, following standard protocol. The possibility of multiple attacks is considered, drawing parallels with past incidents in Paris. The Metropolitan Police are handling the situation, with the threat level in the UK assessed as severe. Public transport is expected to remain open, and the police have issued a statement advising the public to avoid certain areas.

What incident are the police calling a terror attack?

What was the government reaction expected to be regarding the attack?

What is the typical protocol for police when treating an incident as a terrorist attack?

What measures are being taken to ensure public safety in the area around Parliament?

What can be inferred about the motivation behind the attack based on the discussion?

What is the current threat level in the UK according to MI5?

How has the public been advised to respond to the ongoing incident?