OBV and Patchwork: Labour Mayoral hustings

Forty percent of Londoner’s are Black, Asian or part of the real global ethnic majority - people of colour. In a city that thrives on its diversity in terms of its people, economy and culture, it's absolutely vital that the rapid transformation we see on our streets is more rapidly translated into fairer representation in civil society, public administration and local government.

Furthermore, London, does not offer equality of opportunity to its hugely diverse population. For example, despite in many cases coming from economically disadvantaged families, African, Asian and Caribbean children in London are some of the best performers in the UK. And yet getting a job, much less one that isn’t a zero-hour contract or on the minimum living wage, becomes increasingly difficult.

These and other issues including 'Stop and Search', the rise of Islamaphobia, and the 'glass ceiling' which continues to prevent BME people reach senior positions, will be discussed at the hottest debate in town.

25th July
Lambeth Town Hall

Doors open 11.45am Debate starts at 12 noon- 2.30pm

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