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Anti-racism protest held outside Home Office in support of Diane Abbott

Source: PA Wire

Crowds have gathered outside the Home Office to protest against the rise of racism and hatred and to support MP Diane Abbott.

Activists gathered in central London for the Stop The Hate national demonstration which included a rally and a march to Whitehall.

In the afternoon and under a large police presence, they held a booming dance party including pink smoke in the central strip of Whitehall in front

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