The Government’s response to the BLM movement is out today. It is breathtaking in its cynicism. It asserts that the UK is an exemplar of racial equality, and plays down the impact of structural racism. This is counter to the lived experience of millions of people in the UK today.
A poll of 1,014 BAME Britons, commissioned by @hnhcommunity in January 2021, found these communities experience high levels of racism and prejudice. The polling showed a clear lack of trust in Government handling of race issues. To read more: hopenothate.org.uk/stateofhate202…
The polling is stark:
> 62% of BAME Brits agreed Black & Asian people face discrimination in their everyday lives
> 40% experienced or saw racial violence in the past 12 months
> Just 32% of 18-24 yr olds could say they’d not experienced/witnessed racist violence in the past year
> 62% of BAME Brits agreed Black & Asian people face discrimination in their everyday lives
> 40% experienced or saw racial violence in the past 12 months
> Just 32% of 18-24 yr olds could say they’d not experienced/witnessed racist violence in the past year
Our polling showed how the government is out of step with BAME communities with its report today. Over half of respondents to our poll believe Britain is institutionally racist, with just 12% disagreeing.
Arguing that racism is becoming less important will be painful for all who have experienced or seen racism. Denying structural racism instead feeds myths. @HNHcommunity polling found young people are more likely to think that white people are discriminated than non-white people.
This report runs counter to the lived experience of people it purports to speak for. It will cause pain & set back the task of tackling structural racism. Govt spin suggests they’re more interested in a culture war than in bringing communities together. hopenothate.org.uk/2021/03/31/ins…
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