Thousands attended the largely peaceful protests across the UK, but there were clashes with police.
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Bristol’s mayor says he feels no “sense of loss” after the statue was pulled down by anti-racism protesters.
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A mandatory two-week isolation is required of all passengers arriving in the UK from Monday.
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Prof John Edmunds – who advises the government – says he wishes the UK had entered lockdown sooner.
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Protesters tear down slave trader’s statue in Bristol, as anti-racism demos take place across the UK.
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But Health Secretary Jeane Freeman urges caution and warns further deaths are “still likely”.
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Large demonstrations take place in Glasgow and Edinburgh despite authorities urging people to stay away.
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Government advice to reopen for individual prayer would “cause more challenges”, says Imam Qari Asim
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Protests in London have been largely peaceful but were marred by scuffles outside Downing Street.
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Labour’s Lisa Nandy supports young people attending protests but urges them to take precautions.
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