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Burnham must shift UK mood on racism, chair of Operation Black Vote says

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David Weaver, chair of Operation Black Vote, says incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a historic chance to reshape how the UK talks about racism. As the civil rights organisation marks thirty years, Weaver argues the national conversation is often hijacked to dodge questions about class inequality and failed leadership. He's calling on Burnham to break that pattern and refocus the debate on substance.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/andy-burnha...

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