Thousands of peaceful protesters have gathered in London and across Europe for the second consecutive weekend, protesting the death of George Floyd and systemic racism in the United States and around the world.
Activists filled Parliament Square in the British capital on Saturday, defying calls from the government and police that people should stay home to limit the spread of Covid-19.Crowds joined together to chant Floyd's name and"Black Lives Matter," at one point all taking a knee in unison. "I feel that what happened in the US was just a spark, that sparked everywhere ...
And it comes despite warnings from politicians that mass gatherings should not take place while the country is in lockdown."I completely understand people's desire to express their views and to have that right to protest, but the fact of the matter is, we are in a health pandemic across the United Kingdom," UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said Saturday during an interview with Sky News."I would say to those that want to protest, please don't," she added.
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