St Helens Council to end Black History Month support, mayor criticises move

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:44 · Archive

St Helens Council has decided to end its support for Black History Month. The move has drawn criticism from Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, who described it as 'worst dog whistle politics' and expressed his lack of understanding for the decision made by the newly elected Reform boss.

How it is being reported

• Black History Month decision 'dog whistle politics', says mayorSteve Rotheram has criticised St Helens Council's move to remove support for the event.BBC Merseyside · 7 Oct, 16:10
• Metro Mayor calls St Helens Reform ending Black History Month 'worst dog whistle politics'Steve Rotheram said he didn't understand the move by the newly elected Reform bossLiverpool Echo · 7 Oct, 13:48

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