Theresa May to be next Prime Minister

With Andrea Leavson pulling out of the Conservative Leadership race, Theresa May is almost certain to become the next British Prime Minister.

With the Labour party seemingly in utter disarray what does all this mean for Black Britain?

Well in truth we just don’t know. On the plus side May has been a champion in confronting as never before the issue of ‘Stop and search’ and how it demonises Black youth. Deaths in police custody, coupled with the negative racial aspect of mental health has also been a cause the May has sought to fight.

On immigration issues this is going to be much tougher. May has often taken a tough line on this area and it remains to be seen how that might translate with her role as the next Prime Minister.

My biggest hope, having worked with Theresa May around issues of ‘Stop and Search’ and Black deaths in police custody is that as the next Prime Minister she will deliver what David Cameron feebly promised to do; that is under a 20-20 vision to end racism to have and deliver a fundamental and comprehensive race equality strategy across every White Hall department in the country.

We as BME communities must redouble our efforts to fight and demand for this race equality strategy that would be transformative to millions of people in the UK, and give hope during this very difficult time.

Simon Woolley