Stephen has welcomed the publication of the Labour Party’s Race and Faith Manifesto. The manifesto was launched by Jeremy Corbyn earlier today in Tottenham.
The manifesto makes a number of announcements including:
Extending pay gap reporting to BAME groups to tackle pay discrimination based on race;
Establishing a Race Equality Unit based within the Treasury which will review major spending announcements for its impact on BAME communities; and
End the rip-off charges for passports, visas, tests and other documentation imposed by the Home Office;
Speaking in advance of the launch, Stephen said: “Faith groups – through foodbanks, are on the frontline dealing with emergencies caused by austerity policies. They see day after the damage that’s being caused.
“In the Labour Party, we want to give faith groups a voice as they call for change. And we recognise that their faith motivates their work.”
Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, added: “Whatever your background, wherever you are from, whatever your faith or religious belief, you should have the chance to use your talents to fulfil your potential.
“Labour will tackle head on the barriers that have unfairly held back so many people and communities.”