Racism and racial equality

Solicitor Aamer Anwar speaks to supporters and members of the media outside Capital House, Edinburgh

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Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

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Will ‘levelling’ with racists about the truth prevent riots in the future?

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley among celebrities backing Glasgow anti-racism rally this weekend

Pontins' apology came years after it was alleged to be blocking people from staying at its parks on racist grounds

Pontins' apology came years after it was alleged to be blocking people from staying at its parks on racist grounds

Pontins' 'later than expected' apology welcomed three years after racism row

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Conservative Party

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Tory councillor's wife faces 'substantial' jail time after guilty plea in racism case

Counter demonstrators took to the streets on Wednesday evening

Counter demonstrators took to the streets on Wednesday evening

Peaceful anti-racism protests quash fears of further far-right violence

We can make a statement about who we are by countering the protest

We can make a statement about who we are by countering the protest

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Independence supporters should be gathering in Glasgow for protest

French far right leader Marine Le Pen

French far right leader Marine Le Pen

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There’s no getting away from the racist dimension of the far-right vote

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

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Combatting far-right narratives in politics must start in the classroom

Vaughan Gething in the Senedd in Cardiff after he became the new First Minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething in the Senedd in Cardiff after he became the new First Minister of Wales

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Vaughan Gething's election in Wales begs the question: why are there no Black MSPs?

Criticism of religion cannot be used to harm those with faith, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Criticism of religion cannot be used to harm those with faith, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: Secularism should not be a vehicle for Islamophobia

Michael Gove announced the new UK Government's new extremism definition in March

Michael Gove announced the new UK Government's new extremism definition in March

How the Tory government are extremists – under their own new definition

Emma Sithole and Veronique AA Lapeyre are among those leading the charge alongside art spaces such as Fruitmarket

Emma Sithole and Veronique AA Lapeyre are among those leading the charge alongside art spaces such as Fruitmarket

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Initiative aims to bring 500 Black creatives into Scotland's cultural industries

The remarks directed at Diane Abbott cannot be defended

The remarks directed at Diane Abbott cannot be defended

Conservative Party

Frank Hester is a symptom of a racism endemic within the Tory Party

If we use our much-lauded common sense to think about Lee Anderson’s actions, it’s not hard to find him utterly detestable

If we use our much-lauded common sense to think about Lee Anderson’s actions, it’s not hard to find him utterly detestable

Conservative Party

UK parties attract Trumpian extremists like moths to a flame

Far-right politics are a growing force in the Conservative Party, writes Mark Brown

Far-right politics are a growing force in the Conservative Party, writes Mark Brown

Conservative Party

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Mark Brown: Why we must march against far-right, racist Conservatives

Joy Ogunyemi Ferguson writes for the SNP BAME group

Joy Ogunyemi Ferguson writes for the SNP BAME group

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I'm black, transgender and Scottish – I'm tired of being debated and attacked

David Walliams playing the Little Britain character Linda Flint

David Walliams playing the Little Britain character Linda Flint

Viewers shock at 'explicitly racist' Little Britain sketch remaining on iPlayer

Patriotic Alternative members unfurl a 'White Lives Matter' banner at the top of Ben Nevis

Patriotic Alternative members unfurl a 'White Lives Matter' banner at the top of Ben Nevis

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Far-right figure active in new Scotland-based political group

Kemi Badenoch said the UK was better than other countries at handling differences

Kemi Badenoch said the UK was better than other countries at handling differences

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Kemi Badenoch defends claim that UK is 'best country in world to be black'

The shortened version shared by Musk has often been used by alt-right figures

The shortened version shared by Musk has often been used by alt-right figures

WATCH in full: Humza Yousaf's speech on racial injustice in Scotland

Musician Joseph Malik released his most recent album Proxima Ebony to rave reviews ... but little playtime in Scotland

Musician Joseph Malik released his most recent album Proxima Ebony to rave reviews ... but little playtime in Scotland

Racism and racial equality

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‘I’ve won album of the year ... but I’m not on Scottish radio’

House of Bruar was found to be selling the statues of 'North African attendants' for nearly £9000

House of Bruar was found to be selling the statues of 'North African attendants' for nearly £9000

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House of Bruar boss defends 'disturbing' sale of 'North African attendants' statues

We need to change our media landscape to truly include women of colour, writes Assa Samake-Roman

We need to change our media landscape to truly include women of colour, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Racism and racial equality

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Women of colour are not ‘imposters’ for having rich and successful careers

Counter protesters far outnumbered the far-right demonstrators in Elgin on Saturday

Counter protesters far outnumbered the far-right demonstrators in Elgin on Saturday

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Video shows 'Nazi bams' faced down by counter-protesters in Scottish town

Police Scotland are investigating the content after receiving a complaint from Yousaf’s office.

Police Scotland are investigating the content after receiving a complaint from Yousaf’s office.

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Police Scotland investigating extremist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

The vast majority of female police officers said they had witnessed sexism in Police Scotland

The vast majority of female police officers said they had witnessed sexism in Police Scotland

Police Scotland

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Eight in 10 Police Scotland officers say racism and sexism are problems for force

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.

Police Scotland

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Assa Samake-Roman: Police chief’s racism admission was long overdue

ScotRail employee Angus invited the Twitter user to 'try walking' if he didn't like the company's promotions

ScotRail employee Angus invited the Twitter user to 'try walking' if he didn't like the company's promotions

Racism and racial equality

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ScotRail employee branded 'legend' for response to racist tweet

Humza Yousaf has defended the rights of minorities ahead of the Out For Independence conference

Humza Yousaf has defended the rights of minorities ahead of the Out For Independence conference

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Humza Yousaf says UK Government is 'determined' to roll back minority rights

Humza Yousaf said it does not matter that he is First Minister, some people will always see his race first

Humza Yousaf said it does not matter that he is First Minister, some people will always see his race first

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Humza Yousaf recalls 'heated exchanges' with police after racial profiling incidents

The two women alleged that they were subjected to 'racist and xenophobic slurs'.

The two women alleged that they were subjected to 'racist and xenophobic slurs'.

Three Glasgow teens charged for alleged 'racist attack' on Buchanan Street

A demonstration opposing far-right groups will take place outside a hotel in Erskine

A demonstration opposing far-right groups will take place outside a hotel in Erskine

Darren McGarvey

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Leading Scottish writers and actors back anti-racism rally outside Erskine hotel

The images were met with outrage, with one local saying it 'made her sick'.

The images were met with outrage, with one local saying it 'made her sick'.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Blackface coronation costume at Aberdeen pub draws outrage

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk's department was rapped by the ASA for the advert

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk's department was rapped by the ASA for the advert

Advertising Standards Agency (ASA)

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Watchdog bans Tory government from reusing 'racist' advert

Helensburgh actor Reuben Joseph is playing the title role in Hamilton for the next year on the West End (Photo: Instagram)

Helensburgh actor Reuben Joseph is playing the title role in Hamilton for the next year on the West End (Photo: Instagram)

Racism and racial equality

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Why Scottish theatre desperately needs a black artistic director

Diane Abbott during a Stand Up To Racism rally in 2021

Diane Abbott during a Stand Up To Racism rally in 2021

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Was Diane Abbott's mistake deserving of the witch-hunt that followed?

Andrew Edwards allegedly said that black people are of a 'lower class than us white people'

Andrew Edwards allegedly said that black people are of a 'lower class than us white people'

Conservative Party

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Conservative councillor allegedly said 'white people should own black slaves'

Campaigners have condemned Suella Braverman over the Home Office’s response to the incident

Campaigners have condemned Suella Braverman over the Home Office’s response to the incident

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'Pathetic' Braverman blasted for Home Office golliwog dolls seizure response

The inaugural meeting of Black Alliance Scotland took place last Wednesday to advance the rights of Black and African Scots

The inaugural meeting of Black Alliance Scotland took place last Wednesday to advance the rights of Black and African Scots

Racism and racial equality

Black Alliance Scotland holds first meeting in drive for equality

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has attempted to rationalise her statements about Pakistani men

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has attempted to rationalise her statements about Pakistani men

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Dog-whistle remarks are at odds with evidence about child abuse

Suella Braverman blamed 'political correctness' for authorities failing to tackle grooming gangs during a media round on Sunday morning.

Suella Braverman blamed 'political correctness' for authorities failing to tackle grooming gangs during a media round on Sunday morning.

Conservative Party

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Home Secretary accused of 'parroting far-right myths' about British Pakistani men

Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow for the protest organised by the STUC and Stand Up To Racism. Photo: Colin Mearns

Thousands took to the streets of Glasgow for the protest organised by the STUC and Stand Up To Racism. Photo: Colin Mearns

Racism and racial equality

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Protesters fill streets of Glasgow as UK rallies against 'stop the boats bill'

The Stand up to Racism demo in 2022

The Stand up to Racism demo in 2022

Racism and racial equality

Marching for justice – the activists fighting for racial equality in Scotland

Lee Anderson has publicly called Tray Greatorex a 'friend' and 'aunty'. She and her partner Ian have been pictured holding banners and flags for the far-right English Defence League

Lee Anderson has publicly called Tray Greatorex a 'friend' and 'aunty'. She and her partner Ian have been pictured holding banners and flags for the far-right English Defence League

Conservative Party

Tories dismissed complaints on Lee Anderson's far-right links before making him chair

It took Suella Braverman nearly 24 hours to condemn far-right protesters in Knowsley

It took Suella Braverman nearly 24 hours to condemn far-right protesters in Knowsley

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UK Government's treatment of migrants is fuelling far-right, says campaigner

Lee Anderson has been frequently pictured with Martin 'Fluke' Dudley, who wears a WHITE PRIDE t-shirt and has a white supremacist symbol tattooed on his leg

Lee Anderson has been frequently pictured with Martin 'Fluke' Dudley, who wears a WHITE PRIDE t-shirt and has a white supremacist symbol tattooed on his leg

Conservative Party

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Tory MP Lee Anderson linked to 'far-right veteran' with white supremacist tattoo

Screenshot of gender critical activist Kellie-Jay Keen, who calls herself Posie Parker

Screenshot of gender critical activist Kellie-Jay Keen, who calls herself Posie Parker

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Who is Posie Parker? The controversial anti-trans activist heading to Scotland

From left: Lorraine Bell, Collette Bell, partner of Sheku Bayoh, Ade Johnson, solicitor Aamer Anwar, sisters Adama Jalloh, Kadi Johnson and Kosna Bayoh at the Crown Office in Edinburgh before meeting Lord Advocate

From left: Lorraine Bell, Collette Bell, partner of Sheku Bayoh, Ade Johnson, solicitor Aamer Anwar, sisters Adama Jalloh, Kadi Johnson and Kosna Bayoh at the Crown Office in Edinburgh before meeting Lord Advocate

Police Scotland

What did the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry tell us about what really happened?

Cricket Scotland head Gordon Arthur during a press conference at Stirling Court Hotel in July 2022

Cricket Scotland head Gordon Arthur during a press conference at Stirling Court Hotel in July 2022

Racism and racial equality

Cricket Scotland chief disputes 'casual racism' charge after Holyrood committee

Cops want to speak to this man after racist graffiti found at Glasgow museum

Cops want to speak to this man after racist graffiti found at Glasgow museum

Police Scotland

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Cops want to speak to this man after racist graffiti found at top Scots museum

Braverman’s ‘crazy rhetoric’ on migrants stoking racism, outgoing adviser says

Braverman’s ‘crazy rhetoric’ on migrants stoking racism, outgoing adviser says

Racism and racial equality

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Braverman’s ‘crazy rhetoric’ on migrants stoking racism, outgoing adviser says

Lady Susan Hussey (left) meeting Ngozi Fulani, founder of the charity Sistah Space

Lady Susan Hussey (left) meeting Ngozi Fulani, founder of the charity Sistah Space

Buckingham Palace

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Queen's former lady-in-waiting apologises to charity boss after Palace incident

The study found racist views persist in Scotland, but most people support tackling the issue

The study found racist views persist in Scotland, but most people support tackling the issue

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Racist views 'persisting in Scotland', but majority want to tackle the problem