Reform UK-led council ends 30-year support for anti-racism charity
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 10:44 · Archive
A Reform UK-led Sunderland council has withdrawn funding from anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card after 30 years.
Sunderland council, now controlled by Reform UK, has ended its support for Show Racism the Red Card, which will result in anti-racism education being scrapped in some schools. Gary Bennett, the charity's head coach and former Sunderland AFC captain, said he was shocked and disappointed by the decision. The council has also refused to participate in the charity's campaign to light up monuments red.
How it is being reported
- Reform UK's Sunderland council refuses to take part in anti-racism campaign to light up monuments redEXCLUSIVE: Show Racism the Red Card planned to use Wearside monuments in its campaign to fight the rise of bigotry and abuse, but the Reform council has refused to take partThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 10:38
- Reform UK criticised over council’s ‘cruel’ decision to withdraw support for Show Racism the Red CardAnti-racism education in some schools will now be scrapped following the council’s decision to withdraw supportThe Independent · 23 Sept, 10:25
- Reform UK-led council ends support for Show Racism the Red CardCharity’s head coach ‘shocked’ after Sunderland council leader says it will not support ‘politically charged’ groups Anti-racism education in some schools will be scrapped after a city council now led by Reform UK ended its 30-year support for the charity Show Racism the Red Card. Gary Bennett, the former Sunderland AFC captain and the charity’s head coach, said he was “shocked and disappointed” that Nigel Farage’s party had withdrawn vital funding. Continue reading...The Guardian · 22 Sept, 17:53
In this story: Reform UK · Show Racism the Red Card · Sunderland council · Gary Bennett · Sunderland AFC · Sunderland
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