British servicemen and women have been banned from 'taking the knee' because the act has become too 'political', it is claimed. 'Stopping racism isn't political,' Ben McBean, a black Royal Marine who lost limbs in Afghanistan, told the Sun. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said: 'The MOD does a not tolerate racism and promotes diversity and equality. Taking the knee has however proved controversial, with two Metropolitan Police officers criticised for kneeling outside Downing Street in front of BLM protestors. Downing Street later said Mr Raab was giving a 'personal opinion' when he said taking a knee was a symbol of subjugation.

Source: Daily Mail June 30, 2020 17:17 UTC