"Police should not be the one-stop-shop resources for all public health concerns."

Harper says he understands that the term can be divisive, but he believes much of the criticism is due to a lack of understanding.

Black Lives Matter London, Black Queer Network London, and Pride London Festival all released statements on Friday.

"The issue of systemic racism that we've named is a deep issue and it's going to require a lot of effort and an ongoing process of work and action."

'To not have a call or an email in the at least 72 hours that they had the letter and then to learn about the media release... was a bit shocking.'

'We really want to be there to stand up for all Black lives but especially, in our community, Black queer lives and Black trans lives,' said Pride London president Andrew Rosser.

Thames Valley District School Board trustees have unanimously approved two motion to address requests made by Black Lives Matter London to address racism in schools.

There were around 1,000 people outside London City Hall on Saturday afternoon to call for change and address the systematic racism within police departments towards Black and Ingenious people.

"We are witnessing a historic moment, and we have a choice to make. As the Police Services Board, we can and should take decisive action on the issue of anti-Black racism," said Dr. Javeed Sukhera, chair of the LPSB.

Dr. Chris Mackie previously said the protests may bring about 'a bump' in cases but stressed that the vast majority of demonstrators he saw followed the advice and wore masks.