The Chancellor has taken a remarkably different stance on the BlackLivesMatter protests to Boris Johnson
Mr Sunak’s statement, posted on Twitter this evening, continued: ‘The truth is we have created a country far more inclusive and fairer than at any point in its history. Does this mean our story is over? No, but we shouldn’t ignore the hard work of the many generations who came before us.’
Addressing those who caused trouble, the Chancellor said: ‘To the small minority who committed acts of violence and vandalism last weekend, not only were your actions criminal, but they also perpetuate a dangerous lie: that the temporary excitement of destruction is the same thing as change. Iâve had a lot of questions on what I think about last weekendâs protests so I thought it would be easiest to share my thoughts below.
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