Matt Hancock urges people not to attend George Floyd protests this weekend 'for safety of your loved ones'

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Health secretary Matt Hancock has appealed for the public not to attend events to protest the death of George Floyd planned for this weekend, in order to avoid the risk of spreading coronavirus. More

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My loved ones and friends are far safer than those in the black community are currently. And that is why i will protest

Nothing must upset Trump in the middle of our failing trade negotiations.

For coronavirus hotspot In UK. Might be better to protest like climate change kids. There’s also the rights of fragile people to think about, that their lives will not be jeopardised by the protest.

But you can go to Barnard's castle

I wouldn’t worry to much our police will just take a knee, they’re only interested in a certain type of protestor or protest metpoliceuk SadiqKhan AllLivesMatters blacklifematters

People need to remember 2011 riots and stay at home

Could you ask them not to travel to the south west too?!

The government should have taken a stand- like this people feel they have no choice but to stand with the oppressed

Is that a threat?

I understand it’s important to social distance and wear masks and crowded demos are not a good idea at the moment but if he’s saying don’t go that kinda makes me want to go.

Says the man who backed Dominic Cummings and his BS story about an eye test! ToriesLiePeopleDie ToriesDontCare

apart from the ones in Durham

But can I still drive to test my eyes?!

Yada Yada Yada - wasn't saying that when we were still accepting inbound flights three weeks into a pandemic without PPE or testing. Trot off Matt.

Donald Trump has said every US citizen should receive equal treatment from police as expressed hope that GeorgeFloyd would be 'looking down saying....

Oh really now Matt? 🤡

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