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Black Lives Matter protest in UK

Friday, 09 September 2016 1:12 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 09 September 2016 1:11 AM ]

Emergency services surround protestors from the movement Black Lives Matter after they locked themselves to a tripod on the runway at London City Airport in London on September 6, 2016. (AFP)

Amina Taylor
Press TV, London

The Black Lives Matter movement has been making waves in Britain with a series of high-profile media-friendly stunts. The move is meant to raise awareness of issues affecting the black community in the UK. The latest action saw activists storm the runway at London’s City Airport causing a number of flights to be cancelled. Press TV's Amina Taylor has filed this report.

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