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Black senior adviser quits UK government in wake of racism report
The most senior black adviser to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, the day after a report on racial disparities concluded that Britain does not have a systemic problem with racism.
Key points:
- Downing Street denied the resignation was related to the report
- Mr Kasuma wrote a resignation letter in February but was convinced to stay temporarily
- The letter accused Mr Johnson’s Conservative Party of pursuing “a politics steeped in division”
Samuel Kasumu will leave his job as a special adviser for civil society and communities next month.
The Prime Minister’s office said Mr Kasumu’s departure had “been his plan for several months”.
Downing Street denied the resignation was related to Wednesday’s publication of a report by the…
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