Opinion

At a crossroads on racial equality

Jane Lane explains why everyone involved with children in their early years needs to take notice of a new plan for racial equality in Britain.

A coalition of race equality organisations has drawn up a plan for fairness and equal chances for Britain's Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, so that we can all face future challenges together, equally. The plan states that Britain is at a crossroads on racial equality, Brexit and identity – issues that will determine this country's direction for a generation.

The plan consists of :

1) a manifesto for racial equality that includes :

2) a section on the power of the black vote, showing it can play a significant part in deciding who wins the 2017 general election.

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