Seventeen policies designed to tackle inequalities faced by Britain’s ethnic minorities have been unveiled by the Liberal Democrats. The plans set out are under five key themes that cover social as well as economic issues and aim to sit alongside the party’s existing policies.
Liberal Democrat Race Equality Champion Ibrahim Taguri stated: “The time has come for race equality to be placed at the centre of the political agenda and at the heart of government.
“These seventeen policies are designed to address some of the fundamental obstacles to creating a fairer society and a stronger economy.
“I want to ensure that no future generation endures the poverty, injustices and hardships that I faced growing up.
“My door is open to anyone who wishes to discuss these proposals.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg MP said: “Government must strive to level the playing field so that everyone can look to the future and have an equal opportunity to get on in life.
“If this parliament was about reviving the economy, the next will be about rewiring the economy so that it embodies the values of fairness and opportunity, making Britain a place where every person really can get ahead.
“The Race Equality Plan is a significant step towards that and I look forward to its implementation in full.”
