Reform-led council ends 30-year support for anti-racism charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 11:08

Sunderland council, now led by Reform UK, has ended its support for anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card.

The council's decision will result in anti-racism education being scrapped in some schools. Gary Bennett, head coach of the charity and former Sunderland AFC captain, said he was shocked and disappointed by the withdrawal of funding after 30 years of support.

How it is being reported

• Reform UK criticised over council’s ‘cruel’ decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red CardThe Independent · 23 Sept, 10:25
• Reform UK-led council ends support for Show Racism the Red CardThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 17:53

In this story: Reform UK · Show Racism the Red Card · Sunderland council · Gary Bennett · Nigel Farage · Sunderland

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