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This bit though “There’s a broader issue here. The Black Lives Matter movement – or moment, if you like – internationally is about reflecting something completely different. It’s reflecting on what happened dreadfully in America just a few weeks ago and showing or acknowledging that as a moment across the world.” just seems to be completely missing the point and pretty patronising. I can't really see what the excuse is
It also seems to completely ignore or, more worryingly deny, that the UK is as institutionally racist as the USA which is not really a strong position to take, even if its slightly less overt here
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Yes, I think the defund the police part he could have given a more nuanced answer along the lines of "It's critical that we also invest in other areas such as mental health and community initiatives to lessen the pressure on the police and their funding" which would at least have shown he understands the point.
This bit though “There’s a broader issue here. The Black Lives Matter movement – or moment, if you like – internationally is about reflecting something completely different. It’s reflecting on what happened dreadfully in America just a few weeks ago and showing or acknowledging that as a moment across the world.” just seems to be completely missing the point and pretty patronising. I can't really see what the excuse is