Lincoln hosted the first Black Lives Matter protest in Lincolnshire on June 4. Photo: Steve Smailes
Over 200 people are set to gather and make their voices heard at a Black Lives Matter protest in Cleethorpes this weekend.
Black Lives Matter Lincolnshire has organised the peaceful protest, which will start at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre at 3pm on Saturday, June 13.
Over 400 people have declared their interest in the event on Facebook, with 271 confirmed as going at the time of publication.
Those in attendance will march from the leisure centre to the pier and then assemble on the beach for speeches from local protestors about their experiences.
The organisers have registered the protest with Humberside Police, who they have asked to attend the event.
Scenes at a Black Lives Matter protest in Lincoln last week. Photo: Steve Smailes
Protestors are being urged to bring placards, banners and whistles to make some noise and their voices heard. People are also being encouraged to wear face masks and gloves and to adhere to the government’s current social distancing rules.
Brian Milne, founder of Black Lives Matter Lincolnshire, said: “We believe feelings are running strong with the racism that black people suffer on a daily basis.”
Around 500 people gathered outside House of Fraser on Lincoln High Street in a moving Black Lives Matter protest on June 4.
Chants of “say his name” in honour of George Floyd, and “Black Lives Matter” rang through the crowd as they marched up Steep Hill in Lincoln.
Lincoln Centre Police said: “Whilst we would prefer protests to take place once the COVID-19 regulations are lifted, and that social distancing is maintained if protests are absolutely necessary, we respect the right to protest peacefully.
“We understand the protest in Lincoln city centre had an extremely important message, one that needs to be heard and one which can’t be ignored. As the centre team we would like to pass our thanks to those in attendance for remaining peaceful.”
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Marc Jones, the re-elected Conservative Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said that his work is not done, as he’s looking forward to a further three years in the role.
Mr Jones won with a 57.9% majority of the poll from the first round of counting, with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout. A total of 177,528 votes were placed county-wide.
The nearest candidate was Labour’s Rosanne Kirk, with a 19% share of the votes, with Lincolnshire Independent David Williams securing the third spot with 10%.
The breakdown of the votes cast on Thursday, May 6, and counted on Saturday, may 8, was:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Marc Jones: “More work to do”
“It’s very gratifying to have concluded today on the first count, that was a really positive thing for what I’ve delivered so far,” said Mr Jones.
“But I’m under no illusions having spoken to many around the county there’s an awful lot more work to do.”
He said he wanted to assure the public that “nothing was taken for granted”.
Rosie Kirk – Labour – 2nd place
Labour’s candidate Rosie Kirk said she was “thrilled for her party” across all three elections that had taken place in Lincolnshire this week.
“The votes that we got was incredible. Our message got through and to actually come second in a Conservative county is really great,” she said.
However, she added that there were “lots of questions that still need to be asked” and promised to keep up her scrutiny of Marc in his role.
Ross Pepper – Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat candidate Ross Pepper said the result was not “entirely unexpected”.
However, he said he was proud of the three Liberal Democrat councillors that had won seats in the local elections at Lincolnshire County and City of Lincoln Councils.
“I’m ready to work with them for a better Lincolnshire and a better Lincoln,” he said.
“In a Conservative heavy county we did a really good job of getting the Liberal Democrat message out there… and we continue pushing that message through local campaigning in the future.”
David Williams – Lincolnshire Independents
David Williams, the Lincolnshire Independents PCC candidate congratulated Marc Jones on his victory but said it is “not a surprising outcome”.
“I’m really pleased to have run for the post, because if I hadn’t have had a go to do a job that I really would have relished then I would have looked back and regretted not having taking the opportunity.”
Peter Escreet – Reform UK
Peter Escreet, the Reform UK candidate also said the result “was as expected” but actually he was “pleasantly surprised,” saying that this is “just the start”.
“The real campaign is in three years’ time” where Mr Escreet wants to grow a majority.
Conservative Marc Jones has been re-elected to the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner role.
He won from the first round of counting with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout.
The PCC oversees the strategy and finances of the force, and also hires and fires chief constables, who are responsible for the daily policing operations.
Mr Jones will be in the position for three years.
The breakdown of the results is:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Here’s the live result announcement, the reactions and acceptance speech:
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