England Footballers Taking the Knee Engaged in ‘Gesture Politics’: UK Minister

England Footballers Taking the Knee Engaged in ‘Gesture Politics’: UK Minister
Home Secretary Priti Patel arrives at Downing Street in London, on Sept. 8, 2020. Leon Neal/Getty Images
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UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Monday that she does not support England footballers taking the knee ahead of Euro 2020 games, calling the act “gesture politics.”

The England team was booed by some fans in London’s Wembley Stadium on June 13 when players took the knee before kick-off in their match with Croatia in Euro 2020.