Black history is British history and should be taught in schools, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking during a reception to celebrate Black History Month (Dan Kitwood/PA) - (PA Wire)

Black history should be taught in schools, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.

Mr Burnham insisted “we are a country that has always stood together” despite “a decade of division” including balaclava-clad criminals “trying to divide us”.