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

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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