UK Parliamentary Black Caucus

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  • We Joined the Congressional Black Caucus in Supporting a United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

    We Joined the Congressional Black Caucus in Supporting a United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

    The UK Parliamentary Black Caucus joined the Congressional Black Caucus and other Parliamentarian Black Caucuses and Parliamentarians from across the globe in calling for a United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Please read below the full letter and list of signatories:

  • The rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right Statement

    The rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right Statement

    The Parliamentary Black Caucus condemns in the strongest terms the recent rise in racism, abuse and anti-migrant hatred that we have witnessed in many parts of our beloved country. Whilst all people have the right to peaceful protest, we are clear that racism, intimidation and violence have no place in our society and must be…

  • Windrush Day Statement

    Windrush Day Statement

    Today, on Windrush Day, the Parliamentary Black Caucus joins together to celebrate the Windrush generation and their immense contribution to this country in all walks of life. The Empire Windrush ship brought people from Jamaica, Trinidad, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Barbados and much more. Many served in the British armed forces in World War Two. They…

  • METRO – I’M MAKING SURE BLACK POLITICIANS – AND OTHERS – ARE GETTING OUR VOICES HEARD

    METRO – I’M MAKING SURE BLACK POLITICIANS – AND OTHERS – ARE GETTING OUR VOICES HEARD

    With the world at a dangerous tipping point, I believe that using your voice is more important than ever. That’s why I am proud to announce the launch of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, a bold new initiative that brings together Black and minoritised MPs and Lords from across the House with a shared mission: To…

  • MIRROR – LABOUR MP DAWN BUTLER LAUNCHES MAJOR BLACK CAUCUS IN BID TO TACKLE RACISM AS ‘UK IS IN SCARY PLACE’

    MIRROR – LABOUR MP DAWN BUTLER LAUNCHES MAJOR BLACK CAUCUS IN BID TO TACKLE RACISM AS ‘UK IS IN SCARY PLACE’

    MP Dawn Butler has launched a new Parliamentary Black Caucus to tackle racial inequality as she says the UK is in a “scary place” and “difficult conversations” need to be had A cross-party Parliamentary Black Caucus has been launched with aims to fight racial inequality and band together against “those stoking divisions”. Founding chair, Labour MP for…