Sunderland council ends support for anti-racism charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 23 Sept, 22:44 · Archive

Sunderland City Council has withdrawn support from Show Racism the Red Card after a 30-year partnership.

The Reform-led council ended its funding for the anti-racism charity, stating the decision should not be seen as stepping back from opposing racism. The charity expressed shock and disappointment, whilst the trade union UNISON criticised the move, citing rising workplace racism.

How it is being reported

• Sunderland City Council pulls support for anti-racism charity as Reform UK issues statementThe decision to end the council's 30 year partnership with Show Racism the Red Card has been met with 'shock and disappointment' from the charityChronicleLive · 23 Sept, 18:32
• UK's largest trade union slams Reform led council's decision to withdraw support for anti-racism charityUNISON said racism in the workplace is on the riseSunderland Echo · 23 Sept, 14:56
• "Tell Reform UK to Show Racism the Red Card and sign my petition" says Sunderland MPThe Reform led council said the decision should “not be interpreted as the Council stepping back from its opposition to racism or discrimination”Sunderland Echo · 22 Sept, 14:30
• Reform led council defends decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red CardCouncil leader stressed his party remains against all forms of racismSunderland Echo · 21 Sept, 16:30
• A real blow - charity hits out at Reform's decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red CardCharity and city MPs call on Reform led Sunderland City Council to reverse decisionSunderland Echo · 21 Sept, 14:42
• Gary Bennett labels Reform's decision to withdraw support of anti-racism charity as a huge step backwards“I think it’s an important charity, not just for the city of Sunderland, but the whole country”Sunderland Echo · 21 Sept, 14:19

In this story: Sunderland City Council · Show Racism the Red Card · Reform UK · UNISON · Sunderland

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