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The controller of BBC drama commissioning Ben Stephenson has rejected criticism that UK television does not provide enough parts for black actors, claiming that the Corporation “leads the way” in diverse casting.
T'S AN ideology that many, including black people, frown upon - crying racism to make a point
Chris Evans, 45, sparked a race storm after telling space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE he could not make her out in the dimly-lit BBC TV studio.
Nick Clegg's plans to create an elected House of Lords suffered a big setback last night when Labour vowed to oppose the shake-up and peers from all parties lined up to attack it.
Former chancellor Alistair Darling has said the eurozone's strongest economies need to do more to help out Greece, as it struggles with its debt crisis.
The European Parliament will today back down and order the release of a secret report detailing the widespread abuse of expenses by MEPs, The Independent has learnt.
Bahrain has sentenced eight Shia opposition activists to life in jail for plotting to overthrow the government, says the state news agency.
US president set to reject military advice by withdrawing more troops from Afghanistan
Activists condemn remarks as 'scapegoating' as 10,000 people remain unable to return to homes due to persistent fires
Sentences would have been too lenient and criminals would have been sent the "wrong message" if plans to halve jail terms for offenders who plead guilty early had gone ahead, David Cameron has said
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