, Leader of the , will say today that ‘Labour
is the party of equality.’ The is launching its Race and
Faith manifesto at an event in Watford, outlining its commitment
to racial equality and detailing how the Party’s manifesto
benefits BAME communities.
, Leader of the , said:
“Labour is the Party of equality. We were built on the values of
social justice, internationalism and human rights. Our values are
rooted in the fundamental truth that whatever your background,
wherever you are from, you should have the means and opportunity
to fulfil your potential.
“People continue to be treated unfairly due to their ethnicity or
faith. The recent rise in hate crimes, including Anti-Semitic
and Islamophobic attacks, underscores how far we still have
to go. Labour will repair the damage done by the Conservative
Government, which has sown the seeds of division in our
communities.
“Only Labour can be trusted to unlock the talent of Black, Asian
and Minority Ethnic people, who have been held back by the
Conservatives. We will guarantee equality is at the heart of our
programme for government.
“Labour will implement a comprehensive strategy for racial
equality, one that effectively challenges the disadvantage many
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities suffer. We will work
every day for a fairer society, where every person is enabled to
get on in life, regardless of race, faith or ethnicity, to build
a Britain that works for the many, not the few.”
