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Proceeding contribution from Florence Eshalomi (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 8 June 2020. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Public Order.

Vandalism and violence should never be accepted. I too pay tribute to the hard-working officers who have been on the frontline, including officers from my borough of Lambeth, who are often the first to be called whenever there is a protest because of our proximity to central London. Does the Home Secretary actually understand the anger

and frustration felt by so many people? Does the Home Secretary recognise that this protest is being led by young people? Does the Home Secretary recognise that there is structural inequality, discrimination and racism in our country? Does the Home Secretary recognise that people want to see action from the Government?

My son turned three yesterday. I do not want to have to wait until he is a teenager before we see changes in this country. Will the Home Secretary and the Government act now? Black lives matter, and we need to see the Government doing something about that.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
677 cc46-7 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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