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Government extends the term of the Race Equality Engagement
Group (REEG) to the end of Parliament
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Report published today highlights REEG's contribution across
policing, maternal health, education, and entrepreneurship
during its first year
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Extension reaffirms government's commitment to ensuring the
voices and lived experiences of ethnic minority communities
are heard at the heart of government
The government has today confirmed that the Race Equality
Engagement Group (REEG) will continue until the end of this
Parliament alongside the publication of One Year of Action, a
progress report on the group's first year.
The extension and publication of One Year of Action follows a
successful first year of engagement and action, which has brought
the voices of those most affected by racial inequality into the
heart of government.
The publication marks an important milestone, highlighting the
group's successful work across policing, maternal health,
education, and entrepreneurship, and its important contribution
to the government's commitment to break down barriers to
opportunity.
The extension of REEG's term demonstrates the government's firm
commitment to this agenda. Building on its successful first year,
REEG's extended mandate will enable it to continue supporting
robust government action until the end of Parliament.
MP, Minister for Equalities,
said:
Race inequality exists, and holds back opportunity; we are
determined to tackle it. Background should be no barrier to
success, and this government is determined to make the changes we
need.
That is why REEG's efforts to amplify community voices, bring
government into contact with leading experts, and champion
effective, evidence-led work to improve equality for all is a
crucial resource.
Providing invaluable insights and constructive challenge, REEG
has sought to ensure evidence of racial inequality is clearly
acknowledged and informs solutions so that action to improve
equality works in practice and not just on paper.
The OBE, Chair
of the REEG, said:
Action to address racial inequalities must be informed by the
lived experiences of the communities that feel them. REEG is
strengthening the government's links with ethnic minority
communities, inviting representative voices into the heart of
government to help further understand the issues and tailor the
solutions.
This report marks an important milestone in our ambitious work to
improve race equality across the country. From policing to
health, entrepreneurship to education, this report presents the
action being taken locally, regionally, nationally to tackle
inequalities, and documents REEG's contribution to delivering
positive change on the ground.
Notes to editors
Established in 2025, REEG was created to strengthen the
relationship between the government and ethnic minority
communities. Chaired by Baroness of Clarendon OBE, the group
comprises 10 independent experts dedicated to tackling persistent
racial inequalities by bringing evidence and lived-experience
insights to inform effective action.
REEG's expertise and credibility has helped ensure that the
perspectives of ethnic minority communities has effectively
informed major programmes of government work.
REEG met with and Dr Christine Ekechi to
provide evidence to the National Maternity and
Neonatal Investigation. The group provided insights and
powerful testimony regarding systemic failures in maternal care
rooted in structural inequality, racism, poor communication, and
fragmented care as reaffirmed in the investigation's final report
and recommendation.
REEG members also met with and his team to discuss his
landmark review into young people
who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET),
helping ensure the diverse voices of young people and
organisations on the frontline were being listened to.
