Shadow Chancellor joins fight for Black representation and economic equality

Speaking, last week, in front of a packed audience of up to 600 people in the Church Of God of Prophecy in Manchester, Osbourne declared that the Conservative Party is doing its utmost to combat racial inequality.

The event, fronted by civil rights campaigner Rev Jesse Jackson as part of the Equanomics UK tour, which was launched to close the gap on racial justice through economic advancement in Black communities.

Osborne declared that in the next General Election, the party will be fielding nine Black and minority ethnic candidates in winnable constituency seats.

In his speech he continued by claiming that “not enough people from ethnic minorities are sharing the benefits of globalisation”.

George Osborne stated: "I believe that tackling inequality is one of the great moral challenges of my generation. The Conservative Party is committed to meeting this challenge head-on."

Conservative Party member, Sylbourne Sydial stated: “There is a thrust by the Conservative Party to encourage ethnic minorities within the party. The more of us who get involved in political parties the more initiatives like Equanomics will gain strength.

“Freedom is not what we aspire to but the ability to move to the next level as quoted by Rev Jackson. We need to find ways of sharing and working together to be a force in business.”

OBV director Simon Woolley stated: “I'm delighted that the Shadow Chancellor will join us. There are a number of senior Conservatives that are keen to be proactive and want to work with us to make a difference with regard to racial justice and equality. I am sure they recognise the clear political and economic benefits of addressing this agenda.”