Bernie Grant broke barriers, now it’s your turn The struggle for Black MPs is a long one, and the Bernie Grant Leadership programme is aims to take this forward, writes DawnButlerBrent
, this programme will empower Black Labour Party members to appreciate that they are good enough and break down some of the barriers and gatekeepers in order for them to put themselves forward for public office.
With mentors around Britain, the programme will nurture the Black talent that we know exists across the Labour movement. I am proud that I was able to officially launch this programme, which I know will make such a difference. We can acknowledge the progress we have made so far with the diversity of our political representatives, but we must go further to ensure our party as a whole reflects the diversity of the people we seek to represent.
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