Ministers will scrap the term black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and draft a model history curriculum to reflect Britain’s “complex” past, in response to a controversial report on racial disparities.
Launched in response to the Black Lives Matter protests, the Sewell report was harshly criticised last year for denying the existence of institutional racism in the UK.
The government’s response – called Inclusive Britain – admits that racism exists in explaining the obstacles faced by ethnic minorities, but stresses other factors too.
Kemi Badenoch, the equalities minister, said: “I strongly believe that Britain is the fairest and most open-minded country in the world, but there is more we can do to foster inclusion and enable everyone to reach their full potential.”
She added: “The causes behind racial disparities are complex and often misunderstood. Our new strategy is about action, not rhetoric, and will help create a country where a person’s race, social or ethnic background is no barrier to achieving their ambitions.”
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