Campaigners have expressed anger at the commemoration of a figure prominently involved in Britain’s slave-trade past.

Why was the statue of Edward Colston so controversial?

Calls to remove the statues which are linked to oppression, slave trade and white supremacy across the UK have been reignited.

Renewed calls for statues linked to slave trade and oppression to be removed

Campaigners have expressed anger at the commemoration of a several figures across the UK prominently involved in Britain’s slave-trade past.

All across the American South, anti-racism activists have demanded the removal of the symbols of slavery and the Confederacy.

Many groups headed towards the White House, where President Donald Trump was in residence.

The unrest is continuing over a controversial citizenship law. It's thought the recent action was prompted by President Trump's visit.

Taraneh Alidoosti has hit out against Iran's regime after it admitted to shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet.

Extinction Rebellion may be banned from marching across London but there are alternative ways to make your cause known.  

Police were aware both protests had been planned for central London on Saturday.

Organisers hope the demonstrations will remain peaceful, after recent clashes turned violent. 

Tear gas was fired at protesters after a Chinese flag was ripped from its post by Victoria Harbour. 

The crowd gathered in Oxford Circus and were kept away from a counter demonstration by a heavy police presence.

Police have arrested at least 13 people for the pro-democracy protests, including one man accused of storming into the legislature building.

The Metropolitan Police admits it was struggling for cell space owing to the large number of protesters arrested.

The protest is part of wider demonstrations around London organised by the campaign group Extinction Rebellion.