Black Labour MPs condemn party as report finds racism
The Independent|July 27, 2022
Black Labour MPs have attacked their party's response to a damning report finding "overt and underlying racism" in its ranks, with one calling it "a kick in the teeth". Sir Keir Starmer is accused of claiming the problems had been overcome with the departure of Jeremy Corbyn and the "unacceptable culture" the former party leader fostered.
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Black Labour MPs condemn party as report finds racism

In fact, the Forde report found that factional infighting predated Mr Corbyn’s election in 2015 – and pointed to “continuing concerns” about Labour processes, Dawn Butler argued. The former shadow minister condemned the “triumphalist ‘it was all the last lot’” stance, saying: “Racism isn’t ended by a change of leader, and neither is factionalism. It requires an acknowledgement of the problem and an open mind committed to real and lasting cultural change.”

Kate Osamor, a former shadow cabinet member, echoed the criticism, saying: “As a Black Labour MP, the response from this party’s leadership to the Forde report feels like a kick in the teeth. “The report concluded that the party has failed to tackle anti-Black racism and Islamophobia. The leadership of this party needs to respond to that now.”

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