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Sadiq Khan accused of ‘politicising fireworks’ after stunning NYE light show

Viewers saw the clenched-fist symbol of Black Lives Matter, which became recognised worldwide following the death of George Floyd.

Henry Goodwin by Henry Goodwin
2021-01-01 10:31
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London heralded the end of 2020 with a dazzling light and fireworks show on the Thames, including tributes to the NHS and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Amid the fireworks, several images filled the sky over the O2 Arena formed through the use of 300 drones, one of which showed the NHS logo in a love-heart while a child’s voice said “Thank you NHS heroes”.

A later tribute came for BAME NHS workers – “so many of the nurses and doctors and consultants and cleaners, the helping hands guiding us through this storm”.

As coloured lights shone at various points up the Thames, leading to more fireworks above Wembley Stadium, the Black Lives Matter movement was also recognised.

Our New Years Eve show just sent a loud, proud message to the world: London stands together against racism – tonight and always. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/CQXZ4j9HfF

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) January 1, 2021

Viewers saw its clenched-fist symbol, which became recognised worldwide amid the protests which followed the death of Minnesota man George Floyd in police custody in May.

Predictably, that enraged some viewers – who hit out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan for ‘politicising’ the display.

The chorus was led by MailOnline, which splashed that “locked-down Londoners” were in a “rage” over the city’s “woke” firework display.

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Anyone else think it was pretty good? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/dAbfSmtvme

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) January 1, 2021

It may be a new year, but it looks like the same old idiocy will plague us long into 2021.

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