Racism

Foysol Choudhury, former MSP for Lothians

Racism has no place in our NHS or anywhere else - Foysol Choudhury

Yumin Chen was punched in nose on Princes Street Gardens on Friday

‘We're a welcoming city’: Council chief responds after tourist punched

Protesters displayed placards as they marched down Leith Walk

In Pictures: Thousands march in anti-racism demo in Edinburgh

Labour MSPs Irshad Ahmed and Katherine Sangster have written to Edinburgh mosques voicing their solidarity

Muslims being made to feel less safe, say MSPs after Edinburgh attacks

First Minister John Swinney visiting Broomhouse Mosque

John Swinney visits Edinburgh mosques and meets victims of attacks

Police have arrested a man following a "series of incidents" around Edinburgh in which four people were injured. Picture: Edward Hughes /PA Wire

Anti-racism group calls on city to 'come together' after attacks

Part of Leith Walk was sealed off on Friday night

Muslim leaders voice 'deep alarm' after Edinburgh attacks

Police have arrested a man following a "series of incidents" around Edinburgh in which five people were injured.

Counter-terrorism called in as five injured in Edinburgh attacks

Thousands of anti-racist campaigners, trade unionists, faith groups, community organisations and local residents came together in Glasgow on Saturday. Picture: PA

Division is the far right’s answer, ours is solidarity and decency - Lorna Slate...

Groups working with the Regenerative Futures Fund celebrate the launch of the programme

11 projects get up to £1m to tackle poverty, racism and climate

Hannah Craughwell pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court, and her mother Shirley Craughwell pictured inset.

Neo-Nazi mother and daughter jailed for extremist racist posts

Foysol Choudhury addresses supporters in

We must confront the rising tide of racism: Online, on our streets and in our po...

Foysol Choudhury with Sir Geoff Palmer, pioneering scientist, educator and tireless advocate for equality

Inclusive Scotland begins in the classroom - Foysol Choudhury

Hearts supporter banned after racist comment

A car burns in Middlesbrough during violence and disorder on Sunday

No return to anti-asylum agenda which panders to racism and far right Ian Swanson

Medical staff wearing FFP3 face masks. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

NHS 'structural racism' led to staff not being heard on PPE
There are ‘stark’ differences in how black and ethnic minority patients and workers were treated
Hiyah Zaidi

Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm car park extension gets green light

Regulator rules Jeremy Clarkson’s Meghan Markle column was sexist

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Breaking Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

One-quarter of fire and rescue services in England have received reports alleging racist, homophobic, or sexist behaviour among their ranks in the last five years. (Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Fire services in England accused of racism, homophobia & misogyny

The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)

Breaking Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic- report

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu. Photo: LondonWorld

Black activist threatened by far right British terrorist group

Black History Month 2022 is now underway in the UK including Scotland.

Edinburgh celebrates Black History Month 2022

Lothian Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury says it is time to end racism in Scottish sport.

Time to end racism in Scottish sport, says MSP

Foysol Choudhury wants regular monitoring in the workplace.

MSP speaks out on racism at wok

An anonymous survey has been launched

Racism in Scottish cricket: Confidential survey is launched

Livingston assistant manager Marvin Bartley says football still has a massive fight on its hands as it tries to tackle racism. Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group

Racists won't silence Marvin Bartley

Livingston assistant manager, and former Hibs ace, Marvin Bartley. Picture: SNS

Marvin Bartley calls for players to walk off in face of racial abuse
Marvin Bartley insists the time has come for players to walk off the field of play if they are subject to racial abuse.
Craig Fowler

Anti-racism will be embedded in the curriculum as part of the plan

"Racism is taught in the family and wider community, not schools"- Readers' comm...

A row over an alleged racist incident has engulfed an Edinburgh football club and their Falkirk rivals, with one side accused of trying to mask a player’s identity from league officials in leaked group chat messages.

Racism cover up row erupts after Edinburgh Star AFC clash with rivals

A lone fan walks amongst litter strewn on the ground in front of St Martin-In-The-Fields church in Trafalgar Square, London, after Italy beat England on penalties to win the Euro 2020 final (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Racism and thuggery by minority of England fans tarnished Euros –Steve Cardownie

Communal street bins in the New Town are proving controversial once more

New Town residents angry over plans for communal bin hubs on neighbourhood stree...

Children's writer Enid Blyton sitting in her garden in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (Photo: George Konig/Getty Images)

'Racism, xenophobia and lack of literary merit': what English Heritage said abou...

Ex-pupil Miguel Chui spoke out about the institutionalised racism he faced at St Augustine's RC High School.

Council investigation into racism branded 'meaningless' by pupil

More than 40 pupils have said they experienced racism while at St Augustine's High School.

Edinburgh teachers accused of racism issued with improvement plan by council

The government has released a report on racism in the UK - here's what it found

A woman stands with a sign pushing for equality as she joins others at the Black Lives Matter protest in Edinburgh

This is Edinburgh, not apartheid South Africa – Helen Martin

Racism in the UK: tens of thousands of crimes were reported to police forces las...

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to your child about race issues (Photo: Shutterstock)

A third of children have heard racist abuse at school - here's how to talk to yo...

Diversity may appear on the Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special - here are th...

Are you affected by the recall? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Some packets of Uncle Ben's rice may contain pieces of glass - these are the aff...

More than 30 pupils have come forward outlining racial discrimination they claim to have experienced

School faces allegations of 'institutional racism'

Louis Mahoney starred in many beloved British shows like Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who (Photo: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who actor Louis Mahoney has died aged 81

A generic picture of a black schoolboy sitting against a wall. Pic: Rido-Shutterstock

Probe into racism allegations against teachers at Edinburgh school

Rachel Dallas's Black Lives matter mural has been unveiled in the Shawland area of Glasgow's south side. Picture: John Devlin

Artists to create Black Lives Matter 'mural trail' across Scotland

'Racism can get tae...' mural spotted in London Road, Edinburgh on Tuesday, June 9

'Racism can get tae...' - Powerful message written on busy Edinburgh road by ano...

The alleged incident involved a pupil at Stewart's Melville College

Stewart’s Melville pupil accused of foul racial abuse on school rugby field

The exam results required for university admission should be the same for all (Picture: PA)

Helen Martin: Why SNP's revolutionary university plan is wrong

Primary school bans anti-bullying book after mum complains about racist language

Meet author Jodi Picoult at the Festival Theatre Pic: David Levenson

Meet best-selling author Jodi Picoult

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Sheila Gilmore: Piershill residents need proper support

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Plain-clothes police target youths after racist assault