Category Archives: United Kingdom

Tory MP on Travellers

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The Tory MP who was investigated in Wales for a leaflet that was deemed racist by Travellers has a long story of hostile and racist comments about Travellers. The Guardian found evidence as far back as 25 years ago.

It shoes that racism against these communities does not impair your chances of promotion.

Sad.

UK: No further Actions

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The police will not pursue actions against the Welsh Tory MP for his leaflet against Travellers.

Unfortunately not surprising.

UK and Roma

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A conservative MP from Wales created a sh*tstorm by asking his constituents whether they would (yes/no) like to see a traveller site next to their house. Police is investigating, conservative media think it is a perfectly ok question. Like “would you like to see [any other minority] a your neighbour…

UK: Really?

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A restaurant told staff not to take reservations from Roma… They eventually apologised.

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Appleby Fair

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Several articles and pictures of the start of the fair.

Appleby and Horses

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The largest Horse Fair in the UK in Appleby starts on June 8th. This year, visitors are being asked whether things can be improved for the horses.

UK and Discrimination

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According to the council of Europe Roma and Travellers in the UK suffer persistent discrimination. Unfortunately, not changing at all.

Slovak Emigration

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A documentary film, entitled “Leaving” and directed by Mira Erdevički, presents a picture of the Roma that will probably surprise many viewers in Slovakia. The three main protagonists speak perfect English, are appreciated in their professions, and especially accepted by their surroundings, to which they repay by actively helping the community. But there is one catch. Although they come from Slovakia or the Czech Republic, they had to go to Britain to get such an opportunity.

More on the Wickham Horse Fair

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A few articles on the fair, plus one on an exhibition.

Diane Abbott

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The statements of the Labour MP about racism continue to draw criticism.

Diane Abott

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The British Labour MP Diane Abott had to resign following an outcry after a letter she wrote to a newspaper in which she suggested that “prejudice” experienced by “white-seeming people” is distinct from racism against black people.

This when one in three Roma and Travellers have experienced racism in the UK.

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