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UK gets first PM of color, but equality fight far from over

The news that Rishi Sunak has become Britain’s first prime minister of color was welcomed by many among Britain's large Indian and South Asian communities

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to be Britain’s new prime minister, the first person of color in the role

LONDON — Seven weeks after being defeated in his first bid to lead Britain, former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to replace Liz Truss as prime minister and make history as the first person of color in the role.

Los Angeles Times

Rishi Sunak becoming Britain’s first Asian and Hindu PM hailed as ‘historic moment’

New Tory leader entering No10 has been celebrated as a milestone in Britain’s evolution as a multicultural and multi-faith society

Evening Standard

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Rishi Sunak to be Britain’s new prime minister, the first person of color in the role

Los Angeles Times

Rishi Sunak becoming PM will be ‘source of pride to many British Asians’

Groups heralded the move a ‘historic moment’ that shows the highest office ‘can be open to those of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds’.

The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp slurs branded 'absurd' as leading figure defends Liverpool boss

Sunder Katwala has publicly defended Jurgen Klopp as the fallout from Sunday's controversial Premier League meeting continues

Liverpool Echo

Suspended Labour MP apologises for calling Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

Rupa Huq gave her ‘sincere and heartfelt’ apologies to the Chancellor over her ‘ill-judged’ remarks.

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MP Rupa Huq suspended after calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black

In audio published online, Ms Huq can be heard discussing Mr Kwarteng’s elite school background

Wales Online

Labour suspends MP heard calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

Rupa Huq is understood to have been placed on administrative suspension.

The Independent UK

Labour removes party whip after MP calls Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

In audio published online, Rupa Huq was heard discussing the chancellor’s private school background

The Independent UK

Sources in Rupa Huq’s local party call for her to lose whip after calling Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

MP prompts racism row at party conference

The Independent UK

Labour MP Rupa Huq suspended after calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

Huq has offered the Chancellor ‘sincere and heartfelt apologies’ for her ‘ill-judged’ comments

Evening Standard

Labour MP Rupa Huq faces backlash after calling Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially Black'

The Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton went on to say, 'You wouldn’t know he is black' when listening to him on the radio. She was speaking at a Labour fringe event in Liverpool.

Daily Mirror

Labour MP suspended after calling Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially black'

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to suspend MP Rupa Huq after she described Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as “superficially…

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The Independent UK

Labour MP says Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is ‘superficially’ black

Tory chair says Keir Starmer should suspend Rupa Huq over comments

The Guardian - UK

King Charles enjoys surge in support but backing for monarchy is at all-time low

With polling moving against the institution, especially among Scots, young people and ethnic minorities, King’s performance is seen as key

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Liz Truss has appointed the most diverse cabinet ever. What does that mean?

In today’s newsletter: None of the four most senior jobs in the British government will be held by a white man. How did the Tories get here – and why is it so difficult for Labour?

Los Angeles Times

Britain’s next prime minister is unlikely to be a white man

LONDON — For the first time in history, Britons could soon have a person of color as their prime minister. Even more, that person could also be a woman.

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The next PM may well be from an ethnic minority. That’s a big deal – and a challenge for Labour

If Starmer’s party is seen as one that values minorities only when they need protection, solid sources of votes will dry up, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Independent UK

Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims

Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner

The Independent UK

UK Conservative hopefuls strikingly diverse, firmly on right

The race to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being called Britain's most diverse political leadership campaign

The Independent UK

‘Paltry’ convictions mark anniversary of Euro 2020 final racist abuse

The incident prompted a public outcry and fuelled the debate amid moves by the Government to protect users.

The National (Scotland)

Jolyon Maugham confronts Sunak on attitudes to race in Tory Party

BARRISTER Jolyon Maugham quizzed Rishi Sunak in a now-deleted tweet on attitudes to race within the Conservative party.

The Independent UK

Dreams and courage of Windrush generation honoured with new statue

The monument will be revealed at Waterloo Station on Wednesday to mark Windrush Day.

The Independent UK

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

Under the current system, students from Hong Kong face paying £22,831 a year more than domestic students for university fees.

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