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Black Lives Matter Protest Planned For The Isle Of Wight

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A Black Lives Matter protest is planned for the Isle of Wight today (Thursday).

Organisers say the gathering is a chance to show support following the death of George Floyd in the US.

They added that people are advised to follow social distancing rules, with protesters stood in groups of six – and two metres apart.

The protest is planned for 12pm at Church Litten park, Newport.

At 12.10pm, the protesters say they will take a knee and hold a nine minutes silence in memory of George Floyd.


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