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Articles tagged with: Black Lives Matter
Has immigration policy contributed to excess BAME deaths from coronavirus?
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
Has immigration policy contributed to excess BAME deaths from coronavirus?
Windrush, the impact of Covid-19, and the Black Lives Matters movement all speak to a pervasive institutional racism that has had, and continues to have, far-reaching and fatal consequences in our society.
This year's Windrush celebrations must be a moment of deep national reflection
Coronavirus
By Helen Hayes MP
This year's Windrush celebrations must be a moment of deep national reflection
It is easy for celebration of the Windrush generation to become sentimental. Yet, that is to ignore the hardship and racism they suffered.
Fans should keep singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at rugby games despite slavery link, says Boris Johnson
Social affairs
Fans should keep singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at rugby games despite slavery link, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has defended the right of rugby fans to sing “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” at matches despite its links to slavery.
Black Lives Matter: Education minister says he would ‘of course’ take the knee after Dominic Raab brands it ‘subjugation’
Political parties
Black Lives Matter: Education minister says he would ‘of course’ take the knee after Dominic Raab brands it ‘subjugation’
Education minister Nick Gibb has said he would “of course” take the knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protesters amid a political row over the gesture.
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
Defence
By Georgina Bailey
Exclusive: Defence Secretary vows to tackle ‘woeful’ armed forces record on bullying in wake of Black Lives Matter movement
The Ministry of Defence must “reset” its “woeful” record on discrimination against black and minority ethnic personnel, Cabinet minister Ben Wallace has declared.
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Coronavirus
Government needs to get its ‘knee off the neck’ of BAME people and tackle racism, Labour MP urges
Labour MP Dawn Butler has told the Government it must get its “knee off the neck” of the BAME community and take action in the wake of protests against systemic racism.
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Communities
Dominic Raab says he would not take the knee for Black Lives Matter as it is ‘a symbol of subjugation’
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said he would not kneel in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement he views it as a “symbol of subjugation and subordination”.
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Defence
Boris Johnson confirms government considering new law to protect war memorials after wave of protests
Ministers are considering plans to impose tougher sentences on war memorial vandals, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
How Westminster can address racism more explicitly in its standards system
Social affairs
By Arun Midha
How Westminster can address racism more explicitly in its standards system
The code of conduct in the House of Commons could be updated to include a clause on promoting anti-discriminatory attitudes and behaviours through the promotion of anti-racism, inclusion and diversity
Priti Patel slams ‘patently racist’ protesters after violent clashes between far-right and police
Communities
Priti Patel slams ‘patently racist’ protesters after violent clashes between far-right and police
Priti Patel has condemned the “sickening conduct” of “patently racist” protesters after revealing that 137 were arrested amid violent scenes in Westminster on Saturday.
No10 confirms race commission will also examine why working-class white boys are behind in school
Social affairs
No10 confirms race commission will also examine why working-class white boys are behind in school
Number 10 has confirmed Boris Johnson’s new commission on racial disparities will look at “wider inequalities” such as why working-class white boys are behind others in school.
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson orders another racism review, crunch Brexit talks PLUS shops reopen
Brexit
The Breakfast Briefing: Boris Johnson orders another racism review, crunch Brexit talks PLUS shops reopen
Your morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster.
Labour would back new law to protect war memorials with 10-year jail terms for vandals, says shadow home secretary
Home affairs
Labour would back new law to protect war memorials with 10-year jail terms for vandals, says shadow home secretary
The shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said Labour would back a new law to protect war memorials in the wake of recent protests.
Far-right statue protest slammed as ‘racist thuggery’ by Boris Johnson as 100 arrested and police attacked
Culture
Far-right statue protest slammed as ‘racist thuggery’ by Boris Johnson as 100 arrested and police attacked
A far-right protest by self-proclaimed "statue defenders” was condemned by Boris Johnson as "racist thuggery” after more than 100 people were arrested in central London.
‘Power concedes nothing without demand’ – black MPs on the ongoing struggle for equality
Political parties
By Sebastian Whale
‘Power concedes nothing without demand’ – black MPs on the ongoing struggle for equality
Racial equality has come a long way since the first black MPs were elected 33 years ago this week. But as Black Lives Matter forces us to confront difficult questions about our past and our future, Sebastian Whale hears from MPs about their experiences of racism in modern Britain and their hopes of achieving lasting change
Boris Johnson says it is 'absurd and shameful' that Churchill statue is 'at risk’ amid Black Lives Matter protests
Communities
Boris Johnson says it is 'absurd and shameful' that Churchill statue is 'at risk’ amid Black Lives Matter protests
Boris Johnson has said it is "absurd and shameful" that a statue to Winston Churchill is "at risk of attack" from protestors.
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Coronavirus
Government urged to publish second part of BAME coronavirus review amid row over ‘lack of transparency’
Ministers have been urged to explain a “lack of transparency” after it emerged that a second report into the impact of Covid-19 on people from black and minority ethnic communities has not been published.
Priti Patel hits back after BAME Labour MPs accuse her of ‘gaslighting’ on racism in wake of Black Lives Matter protests
Political parties
Priti Patel hits back after BAME Labour MPs accuse her of ‘gaslighting’ on racism in wake of Black Lives Matter protests
Priti Patel has accused a group of Labour MPs of trying to “dismiss” her own experiences of racism amid a bitter row over the Black Lives Matter movement.
Enough reviews – we need action to defeat racism in all of its baleful ignorance
Social affairs
By Helen Grant MP
Enough reviews – we need action to defeat racism in all of its baleful ignorance
Let us use the momentum created by George Floyd’s tragic death to bring ideas and people together to stamp out racism
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Social affairs
Labour councils to review public monuments after slave owner statue targeted in Black Lives Matter protest
Labour councils have announced they will look again at all the monuments in their areas after the statue of a slave owner was torn down during a Black Lives Matter protest.
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Culture
Boris Johnson says his ‘levelling up’ agenda will tackle racial inequality in wake of Black Lives Matters protests
Boris Johnson has suggested his "levelling up" agenda will help tackle racial inequality in the wake of the Black Lives Matters protests across the UK.
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
Political parties
Conservative councillor resigns over racist social media posts
A Conservative councillor has resigned over racist posts he shared on social media.
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Communities
Boris Johnson says ‘Black Lives Matter’ — but threatens ‘full force of the law’ against people ‘hijacking’ protests
Boris Johnson has said the Government “can’t ignore” the concerns raised by the Black Lives Matter protests — but warned those demonstrating against breaking the law.
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Political parties
Priti Patel warns ’hooligans’ who attacked police at Black Lives Matters protests ‘you will face justice’
Home Secretary Priti Patel blasted the “hooliganism” and “thuggery” of those involved in the Black Lives Matter protests who injured police officers.