here“It doesn’t have any place in society today and if people choose to express their view in a particular way that should always be respected.”He added: “I know obviously the issue of race and racial discrimination is something that we all take very, very seriously.“My personal view is that Black Lives Matter – capital B, L and M – is actually a political movement that is different to what most of us believe in, which is standing up for racial equality.“Each individual can take their own choices about how they reflect this and I know a number of people feel quite strongly and have taken that approach.”Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted: "These would be disappointing comments from anyone but a Cabinet Minister?
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