#justiceforgeorgefloyd As a result of the Murder of George Floyd, many across the world have started to protest, riot and loot. Edward Colston: Lets talk Prisoner's Of War AKA Chattel Slavery. Mayor Marvin Rees said he felt no "sense of loss" after the controversial bronze statue of Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into the harbour by protesters on Sunday. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as a "criminal act". Avon and Somerset Police said a decision was taken not to intervene. Mr Johnson's official spokesman said: "The PM's view is that in this country, where there is strong opinion, there is a democratic process which should be followed. "People can campaign for the removal of a statue but what happened yesterday was a criminal act and when the criminal law is broken that is unacceptable and the police will want to hold to account those responsible. "The PM absolutely understands the strength of feeling, but in this country we settle our differences democratically and if people wanted the removal of the statue there are democratic routes which can be followed." INSTAGRAM @cfr_news

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10 Jun 2020