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Police investigate after protesters pull down statue of slave trader

Police investigate after protesters pull down statue of slave trader

On Sunday around 10,000 people took part in the Black Lives Matter demonstration

Protesters pull down statue of slave trader and push it into harbour

Protesters pull down statue of slave trader and push it into harbour

A crowd which had joined a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol tore down the statue of Edward Colston.

Call for urgent meeting of party leaders over victims payment delays

Call for urgent meeting of party leaders over victims payment delays

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said the failure to deliver the victims payment scheme is ‘inexcusable’.

Local lockdowns cause for serious concern, Manchester and Liverpool mayors say

Local lockdowns cause for serious concern, Manchester and Liverpool mayors say

The mayors issued a joint statement after data suggested the reproductive rate of Covid-19 was around one in the north west of England.

Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests across UK

Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests across UK

London Black Lives Matter organised an online protest for those who are unable to attend demonstrations in person.

Half of pregnant women in hospital with Covid-19 from BAME background – study

Half of pregnant women in hospital with Covid-19 from BAME background – study

Researchers said the findings now require ‘urgent investigation and explanation’.

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland in last 24 hours

A total of 2,415 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19, no change on Saturday’s figure.

In Pictures: Standing up and taking the knee as anti-racism protests continue

In Pictures: Standing up and taking the knee as anti-racism protests continue

Major demonstrations took place in Edinburgh, Bristol and London.

Coronavirus pandemic definitely not all over, leading scientist warns

Coronavirus pandemic definitely not all over, leading scientist warns

Professor John Edmunds said the UK needs to remain cautious.

Gun of same type used to kill Lyra McKee seized in Londonderry

Gun of same type used to kill Lyra McKee seized in Londonderry

The PSNI said they cannot confirm at this stage if it is the weapon used to kill the journalist.

Watchdog launches review into election finance regulation

Watchdog launches review into election finance regulation

The Committee on Standards in Public Life will seek to identify the principles that should underpin the regulation of donations and campaign spending.

Matt Hancock says UK is ‘tolerant and open’ society after anti-racism rally

Matt Hancock says UK is ‘tolerant and open’ society after anti-racism rally

He said there is ‘undoubtedly a risk’ that coronavirus cases could increase following the protests.

Obsession with universities creating divided society, says son of Tony Blair

Obsession with universities creating divided society, says son of Tony Blair

Euan Blair made the comments as part of a new essay collection published by the Policy Exchange think tank.

Racism in Britain ‘deeply hard-wired into our culture’ – historian

Racism in Britain ‘deeply hard-wired into our culture’ – historian

David Olusoga said ‘the real revolution of this week is black people and white people coming together and talking about what racism feels like’.

UK must be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit trade talks, French MEP says

UK must be ‘more realistic’ in Brexit trade talks, French MEP says

Nathalie Loiseau said it was ‘possible’ that the UK and EU would reach a deal.

Further support needed to save high street retailers, says Sports Direct CFO

Further support needed to save high street retailers, says Sports Direct CFO

Chris Wootton also accused the Government of being ‘very vague’ on its guidance around the reopening of shops.

Hancock disagrees with expert who says coronavirus lockdown came too late

Hancock disagrees with expert who says coronavirus lockdown came too late

Professor John Edmunds said he wished the UK had gone into lockdown earlier, saying he thought the delay had ‘cost a lot of lives unfortunately’.

Labour seeks review of how Parliament operates during pandemic

Labour seeks review of how Parliament operates during pandemic

Shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said that MPs having to form a queue in order to vote is an inefficient way of working.

John Barnes: Systemic racism must be challenged

John Barnes: Systemic racism must be challenged

His comments come as further Black Lives Matter demonstrations are planned for cities across the UK.

Archbishop of York John Sentamu marks retirement with virtual services

Archbishop of York John Sentamu marks retirement with virtual services

Dr Sentamu is retiring after a 15-year tenure as the second most important figure in the Church of England.

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