This protest is not exempt from the ‘rule of 6’ and should not be happening. Each member brings with them great insight and knowledge that will help to improve the representation of our public landscape.”, Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees added: “We must be secure enough in our identities and proud enough of our inheritance of intellectual curiosity to continue to talk about our public spaces.”, He continued: “Grappling with history, questioning who and what we remember and celebrate, developing a better understanding of our journey, even when it throws up contradictions, is a sign of a society that is moving forward.”, The Toppling of a Statue in Britain Has Sparked a Global Debate About Monuments of Slave Traders, Meet the 23-Year-Old Londoner Leading the Fight to Teach Black British History in Schools. People who want to learn about and take action on the world’s biggest challenges. “This is the final weekend before Christmas, so now is not the time for complacency. London police have intervened as anti-lockdown protesters descended on the centre of the capital, as part of demonstrations across the UK on Saturday. We will take enforcement action if people put the health of Londoners at risk. Protests in Madison, Wisconsin's capital, and Milwaukee, … Please contact us at contact@globalcitizen.org if you would like to re-activate your account. The cathedral announced on Facebook that they would be closing early on Saturday, as anti-lockdown demonstrators, including Piers Corbyn, are expected to descend on the location. Call governments or join rallies. “This weekend we will ensure we deal with the activity of a few so as not to expose our communities at even greater risk during this pandemic.”. Commissioner Taylor added: “With infection rates rising rapidly across the capital, we all need to play our part in preventing the spread of the virus. It is not known if any arrests have been made. Thanks for signing up as a global citizen. Downing Street would not comment on reports that among the measures being considered by ministers were new travel restrictions for the South East of England. One male arrested was also found in possession of a knife. Read more: UK coronavirus R number rises to between 1.1 and 1.2. Keep updated on what they're doing to change the world. Protests against the Vietnam War did not start when America declared her open involvement in the war in 1964.America rallied to the call of the commander-in-chief and after the Gulf of Tonkin incident it became very apparent that few would raise protests against the decision to militarily support South Vietnam. Use the LBC app to listen to Live radio for LBC & LBC News, Dutch minister on thin ice after skating with Olympic, Spain arrests 80 in three nights of riots over rapper’s, Coronavirus UK: When is Boris Johnson's press conference, Are Spain and France on the hotel quarantine list? We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city - and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated. You can check out our Privacy Policy to see how we safeguard and use the information you provide us with. Following lengthy engagement by the Met, the protest in Parliament Sq has still not submitted a risk assessment, and are gathering in significant numbers. “However, if people do not listen to our advice and fail to comply with the rules, we will be forced to take enforcement action.”, Read more: Ministers 'consider Tier 4 restrictions after Christmas'. Additional officers from the Met Police were deployed to “swiftly clamp down on those wilfully and dangerously ignoring” the rules. Thomson Reuters Foundation Over the six days of … In order to create your account we need you to provide your email address. The restaurant will be closed all day. Images on social media showed protesters in running scuffles with police. Demonstrators marched from Parliament Square along Whitehall, booing as they passed Downing Street and shouting "freedom". Boris Johnson was reported to have held an unscheduled meeting of ministers on Friday amid "growing concern" about the threat posed by the mutant strain. Read more: Christmas relaxations could lead to Covid 'tsunami', nursing chief warns, Read more: UK records 28,507 coronavirus cases and 489 deaths. Demonstrations also took place Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio, and Minneapolis, Minn. Extreme poverty ends with you. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. ISTANBUL — Students and lecturers at a top Turkish university have entered a second week of protests against their state-appointed rector, fearing that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s expanding reach onto campuses will crush what remains of … https://t.co/TU5t3UkJc1 pic.twitter.com/Bp5dOayuVx. A spokesperson for Mayor of London Sadiq Khan told LBC: “The Mayor has been clear that although peaceful protest is a vital part of an open and democratic society, protests or large gatherings during the pandemic are dangerous and unsafe.". Ahead of the protest, Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, said: “Where we become aware of planned events that will breach regulations, we will try to engage with organisers or venues to make them fully aware of the restrictions that are in place to keep people safe. COVID-19: More than 150 arrests as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in London. “Protesters should find a safe and legal alternative to make their voice heard, until a time when the virus is no longer a threat in our city.”. Other members of the commission include Robert Bevan, an architecture critic and heritage consultant; Jasvir Singh, Chair of City Sikhs, a network representing Sikhs in the UK; Gillian Jackson, the director of engagement at the homeless charity House of St Barnabas; and Lynette Nabbosa, the founder of a mentorship organisation for Black youth, Elimu. “The majority of London’s statues, street names, and memorials largely reflect Victorian Britain, but the mayor wants to tell the full story of the capital and to commemorate those from every community who have made London what it is,” the statement explains. ", "Following lengthy engagement by the Met, the protest in Parliament Sq has still not submitted a risk assessment, and are gathering in significant numbers. The Toppling of a Statue in Britain Has Sparked a Global Debate About Monuments of Slave Traders. https://t.co/L1KTJqybGY. The planned protests come as London continues to see rising infections, with warnings that a new strain of coronavirus may be contributing to the rapid spread. 'Key symptom' in elderly, Ex-Uber driver's powerful reaction to Supreme Court, Lifelong Tory voter backs Keir Starmer due to 'leadership, Tory MP seeks 'fairer justice' on one-punch killings, James O'Brien clashes with socialist caller over Keir, Care minister admits she doesn't know nurse salaries. Anti-racist activists at the time said that having a statue of Colston, who in the 17th century had made a vast fortune trading slaves from West Africa, was inappropriate and served almost as a celebration of racist ideologies — especially as the statue came with a plaque describing Colston as “wise and virtuous.”, Today we've unveiled a new commission to review and improve the diversity of London’s public landmarks. Read more: Met Police urge public to 'act sensibly and do their part' ahead of Christmas. Subsequently, anti-tax activists and other conservatives, including Tea Party advocates, launched small pockets of counter protests. In addition to London's Parliament Square, protests are also expected on Saturday in Belfast, Sheffield, Cornwall, Glasgow and Newcastle. In a nod to the events of last summer, the office clarified that “the commission is not being established to preside over the removal of statues.”.