16 of the most awe-inspiring photos and videos from the UK's Black Lives Matter protests happening right now

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in London to protest against police brutality and institutional racism across the world.

In the UK, people are focussing not just on the deaths of black people at the hands of police officers, but also the disproportionate impact Covid-19, leading to a higher chance of death for BAME people.

The march began in Parliament Square and continues to move towards Victoria. According to reports, "several thousand" people attended, despite social distancing measures.

Many people have been posting images and footage of the protests, allowing those unable to attend to get a sense of the spirit of the day.

Here are some of the most awe-inspiring photos and videos on social media.

And it's not just London. Here are some from Manchester too:

And Leicester.

And Sheffield.

And Cardiff.

And Gloucester.

The UK said Black Lives Matter. Loudly.