The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol.
The country’s last person infected with the virus has recovered.
"Ask me my three main priorities for government, and I tell you: education, education, education." Tony Blair said in '96.
The statue had been the subject of an 11,000-strong petition to have it removed.
Scotland joined other devolved nations in rejecting the government's new "stay alert" advice last month.
From the race hate murder of Stephen Lawrence to the Windrush scandal - Britain has a long history of racism.
The measures expose a UK response underscored by a litany of mistakes.
Demonstrators wore masks and gloves, while hand sanitiser was available at some events across the country.
They said anyone travelling to take part in a protest can expect to be stopped, advised to return home and could face a fine or court appearance.
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