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BBC Asian Network's Big Debate: What do you think about a report that says the UK is a “beacon” for the rest of the world on race?

Dil Neiyyar

What do you think about a report that says the UK is a “beacon” for the rest of the world on race?

BBC Asian Network - BBC Asian Network's Big Debate, What do you think about a report that says the UK is a “beacon” for the rest of the world on race?

A new report suggests that the UK is a “beacon” for the rest of the world on race.

A report by the ‘Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’, suggests that race and racism have become less important factors in explaining social disparities in the UK.

Dil wants your views after a report by the ‘Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities’, suggested that race and racism have become less important factors in explaining social disparities in the UK.
 
After that, as coronavirus restrictions start to east, our reporter Pria Rai looks into why rules in England state that shisha can't be served on premises until 21 June at the earliest, unlike food and drink, which can be served outdoors from next month.
 
Then our reporter, Rahila Bano, has been finding out more after some British Pakistanis have been accused of flouting lockdown rules by travelling to Pakistan during the pandemic.
 
Also, we hear about a new campaign by ‘Vatika’, which aims to celebrate real women as well as gender fluidity. 
 
And Dil chats to singer ‘Golden Roots’, who wants to tackle caste discrimination through his music.

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