Prove that Labour really is anti-racist, Dawn Butler tells Keir Starmer

The Brent Central MP fears the party is losing support among black and minority ethnic votersLabour MP Dawn Butler has said she understands why the party is losing support with young black, Asian and minority ethnic voters and that Keir Starmer’s leadership must prove itself to be anti-racist to win members back.Speaking to The Observer, the former shadow equalities minister said: “I don’t blame anyone for being unforgiving and uncompromising in this moment. Young black people are seeking meaningful change and commitment and nothing less will do. I completely endorse that. The Labour party is an anti-racist party but it has to prove that. It’s not something that is a given, it is something that has to be re-earned.” Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/11/dawn-butler-how-much-abuse-do-i-have-to-get-before-its-enough #labour #black_lives_matter_movement #race #politics #uk_news #diane_abbott