George Floyd death: Black Lives Matter protests 'absolutely need to go ahead', says Shaun Bailey

Breaking up protests over the death of George Floyd to maintain social distancing guidance risk 'bottling up' tension that may lead to violence, London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey has said

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"If this very real tension and fear is not allowed a pressure valve to release, we'll be storing up trouble for summer."Mr Hancock used Friday's news briefing to reiterate government rules that only groups of up to six can meet outdoors, and that everyone must observe social distancing of two metres.

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