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Unemployment rate for BME workers rises 3x faster than unemployment rate for white workers, according to TUC analysis. TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour

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About Us. At our core Operation Black Vote exists to ensure we have greater racial justice and equality throughout the UK. We work specifically, but not exclusively within the democratic and civic framework to deliver our objectives. We seek to inspire BME communities to engage with our public institutions in order to address

the persistent

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2021: PATHWAY 2021 DUO YETUNDE Two participants from the March and April 2021 Pathway to Success cohorts have won seats in their respective councils. Yetunde Adeshile

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INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS Individual Campaigns. Damilola Taylor Trust. The trust set up in memory of Damilola Taylor killed aged 11. Hassan Ngeze. Website in support of the African journalist. Zahid UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BME WORKERS RISES 3X FASTER THAN TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour market data covering Q1 (January through March) of 2020 and the same time period for this year. OBV PROFILE: CHRIS MULLARD OBV Profile: Chris Mullard. Chris Mullard is co-founder of Focus Consultancy, a company dedicated to diversity recruitment, training, research and change management. Established in 1986, in the twenty-one years of its existence it has expanded its operations nationally and internationally. One of its recent larger clients is the Paris based OBV PROFILE: SYLBOURNE SYDIAL OBV Profile: Sylbourne Sydial. Since Sydial came to England in 1992 his proactive approach towards the Black community and politics in the UK, especially Jamaica, has been his driving force. Born and raised in Jamaica he played a lively role in 2001 as the former General Secretary in Jamaica's democratic People's National Party UK (PNPUK)

for

SIMON ANDREW WOOLLEY Simon Andrew Woolley, Baron Woolley of Woodford Kt is a political and equalities activist. He is the founder and director of Operation Black Vote and the Advisory Chair of the Government of the United Kingdom Race Disparity Unit. PROFILE: ON THE LEVEL WITH BISHOP DR JOE ALDRED Profile: On the Level with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is fortunate to have parallel secular and religious careers; in layman’s terms - feet on the ground and faith in the future. Joe Aldred’s first job as a statistical clerk with British Telecom, followed by a career in sales and marketing was certainly a down to

earth start

OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities.

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Unemployment rate for BME workers rises 3x faster than unemployment rate for white workers, according to TUC analysis. TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour

ABOUT US | OBV

About Us. At our core Operation Black Vote exists to ensure we have greater racial justice and equality throughout the UK. We work specifically, but not exclusively within the democratic and civic framework to deliver our objectives. We seek to inspire BME communities to engage with our public institutions in order to address

the persistent

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2021: PATHWAY 2021 DUO YETUNDE Two participants from the March and April 2021 Pathway to Success cohorts have won seats in their respective councils. Yetunde Adeshile

ran

INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS Individual Campaigns. Damilola Taylor Trust. The trust set up in memory of Damilola Taylor killed aged 11. Hassan Ngeze. Website in support of the African journalist. Zahid UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR BME WORKERS RISES 3X FASTER THAN TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour market data covering Q1 (January through March) of 2020 and the same time period for this year. OBV PROFILE: CHRIS MULLARD OBV Profile: Chris Mullard. Chris Mullard is co-founder of Focus Consultancy, a company dedicated to diversity recruitment, training, research and change management. Established in 1986, in the twenty-one years of its existence it has expanded its operations nationally and internationally. One of its recent larger clients is the Paris based OBV PROFILE: SYLBOURNE SYDIAL OBV Profile: Sylbourne Sydial. Since Sydial came to England in 1992 his proactive approach towards the Black community and politics in the UK, especially Jamaica, has been his driving force. Born and raised in Jamaica he played a lively role in 2001 as the former General Secretary in Jamaica's democratic People's National Party UK (PNPUK)

for

SIMON ANDREW WOOLLEY Simon Andrew Woolley, Baron Woolley of Woodford Kt is a political and equalities activist. He is the founder and director of Operation Black Vote and the Advisory Chair of the Government of the United Kingdom Race Disparity Unit. PROFILE: ON THE LEVEL WITH BISHOP DR JOE ALDRED Profile: On the Level with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is fortunate to have parallel secular and religious careers; in layman’s terms - feet on the ground and faith in the future. Joe Aldred’s first job as a statistical clerk with British Telecom, followed by a career in sales and marketing was certainly a down to

earth start

OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities. PAINTINGS REVEAL HIDDEN HISTORIES OF AFRICANS IN ENGLAND https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jun/09/paintings-reveal-hidden-his THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST SEES COVID HEROES Felicia Magaret Kwaku, the Associate Director of Nursings at the Kings College NHS Foundation Trust is among a number of individuals who have been recognised and honoured on the Queen's Birthday Honours List.This includes Winsome May Thomas, (pictured above) the Chair of the Trust BAME Nurses and Midwives Network. Their recognition is in line with a notable theme which sees a number of health

THE COLOUR OF POWER

The Colour of Power.com will show every face in every category of this research to dramatically illustrate the colour and the gender of power at the top level in the UK. Main findings: • Of the 1,049 individuals in positions of power in the UK just 36 are BME, or 3.4% of the total. • Britain’s most powerful elite is 97% white • In

2017

BLACK SOLICITORS NETWORK LAUNCHES LATEST DIVERSITY LEAGUE https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2021/06/07/black-solicitors-network-launches EVENS: A QUICK GUIDE TO THE EVIDENCE FOR EQUALITY NATIONAL Cross-posted from Population Geography & Race.ed. OBV are a collaborating partner in the Evidence for Equality National Survey. Below, Nissa Finney introduces the new Evidence for Equality National Survey that will change the data landscape on ethnic and religious

minorities.

SIMON ANDREW WOOLLEY Simon Andrew Woolley, Baron Woolley of Woodford Kt is a political and equalities activist. He is the founder and director of Operation Black Vote and the Advisory Chair of the Government of the United Kingdom Race Disparity Unit. OBV PROFILE: DR WILLIAM 'LEZ' HENRY OBV Profile: Dr William 'Lez' Henry. Dr William Henry was born in Lewisham of Jamaican parents, his mother was a qualified machinist who worked in a factory; his dad was a farmer who ended up working on British Rail. Growing up in Lewisham he always had

JITESH GADHIA

Jitesh Gadhia. Lord Gadhia was raised to the peerage as Baron Gadhia, of Northwood in the County of Middlesex in 2016. He is affiliated with the Conservative Party. Lord Gadhia is a British investment banker and businessman of Indian origin who was born in Kampala, Uganda in 1970, and raised in the UK. He was educated at Fitzwilliam College PROFILE: ON THE LEVEL WITH BISHOP DR JOE ALDRED Profile: On the Level with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is fortunate to have parallel secular and religious careers; in layman’s terms - feet on the ground and faith in the future. Joe Aldred’s first job as a statistical clerk with British Telecom, followed by a career in sales and marketing was certainly a down to

earth start

OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities.

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Unemployment rate for BME workers rises 3x faster than unemployment rate for white workers, according to TUC analysis. TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour

ABOUT US | OBV

About Us. At our core Operation Black Vote exists to ensure we have greater racial justice and equality throughout the UK. We work specifically, but not exclusively within the democratic and civic framework to deliver our objectives. We seek to inspire BME communities to engage with our public institutions in order to address

the persistent

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2021: PATHWAY 2021 DUO YETUNDE Two participants from the March and April 2021 Pathway to Success cohorts have won seats in their respective councils. Yetunde Adeshile

ran

INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS Individual Campaigns. Damilola Taylor Trust. The trust set up in memory of Damilola Taylor killed aged 11. Hassan Ngeze. Website in support of the African journalist. Zahid

THE COLOUR OF POWER

The Colour of Power.com will show every face in every category of this research to dramatically illustrate the colour and the gender of power at the top level in the UK. Main findings: • Of the 1,049 individuals in positions of power in the UK just 36 are BME, or 3.4% of the total. • Britain’s most powerful elite is 97% white • In

2017

OBV PROFILE: CHRIS MULLARD OBV Profile: Chris Mullard. Chris Mullard is co-founder of Focus Consultancy, a company dedicated to diversity recruitment, training, research and change management. Established in 1986, in the twenty-one years of its existence it has expanded its operations nationally and internationally. One of its recent larger clients is the Paris based THE COURT OF APPEAL TURNS DOWN SIYANDA MNGAZA'S LEAVE TO The Court of Appeal has rejected Siyanda Mngaza’s leave to appeal - but her family’s fight goes on. The latest update was provided by the FreeSiyanda campaign team earlier this week.. It said that the court had accepted new evidence brought forward by Siyanda’s new

legal team.

OBV PROFILE: SYLBOURNE SYDIAL OBV Profile: Sylbourne Sydial. Since Sydial came to England in 1992 his proactive approach towards the Black community and politics in the UK, especially Jamaica, has been his driving force. Born and raised in Jamaica he played a lively role in 2001 as the former General Secretary in Jamaica's democratic People's National Party UK (PNPUK)

for

PROFILE: ON THE LEVEL WITH BISHOP DR JOE ALDRED Profile: On the Level with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is fortunate to have parallel secular and religious careers; in layman’s terms - feet on the ground and faith in the future. Joe Aldred’s first job as a statistical clerk with British Telecom, followed by a career in sales and marketing was certainly a down to

earth start

OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities.

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Unemployment rate for BME workers rises 3x faster than unemployment rate for white workers, according to TUC analysis. TUC analysis of newly published ONS quarterly data has found that the rate of BME unemployment has risen at a distinctly faster pace than the unemployment rate for white workers. The analysis is based on comparisons from labour

ABOUT US | OBV

About Us. At our core Operation Black Vote exists to ensure we have greater racial justice and equality throughout the UK. We work specifically, but not exclusively within the democratic and civic framework to deliver our objectives. We seek to inspire BME communities to engage with our public institutions in order to address

the persistent

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS 2021: PATHWAY 2021 DUO YETUNDE Two participants from the March and April 2021 Pathway to Success cohorts have won seats in their respective councils. Yetunde Adeshile

ran

INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS Individual Campaigns. Damilola Taylor Trust. The trust set up in memory of Damilola Taylor killed aged 11. Hassan Ngeze. Website in support of the African journalist. Zahid

THE COLOUR OF POWER

The Colour of Power.com will show every face in every category of this research to dramatically illustrate the colour and the gender of power at the top level in the UK. Main findings: • Of the 1,049 individuals in positions of power in the UK just 36 are BME, or 3.4% of the total. • Britain’s most powerful elite is 97% white • In

2017

OBV PROFILE: CHRIS MULLARD OBV Profile: Chris Mullard. Chris Mullard is co-founder of Focus Consultancy, a company dedicated to diversity recruitment, training, research and change management. Established in 1986, in the twenty-one years of its existence it has expanded its operations nationally and internationally. One of its recent larger clients is the Paris based THE COURT OF APPEAL TURNS DOWN SIYANDA MNGAZA'S LEAVE TO The Court of Appeal has rejected Siyanda Mngaza’s leave to appeal - but her family’s fight goes on. The latest update was provided by the FreeSiyanda campaign team earlier this week.. It said that the court had accepted new evidence brought forward by Siyanda’s new

legal team.

OBV PROFILE: SYLBOURNE SYDIAL OBV Profile: Sylbourne Sydial. Since Sydial came to England in 1992 his proactive approach towards the Black community and politics in the UK, especially Jamaica, has been his driving force. Born and raised in Jamaica he played a lively role in 2001 as the former General Secretary in Jamaica's democratic People's National Party UK (PNPUK)

for

PROFILE: ON THE LEVEL WITH BISHOP DR JOE ALDRED Profile: On the Level with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. Bishop Dr Joe Aldred is fortunate to have parallel secular and religious careers; in layman’s terms - feet on the ground and faith in the future. Joe Aldred’s first job as a statistical clerk with British Telecom, followed by a career in sales and marketing was certainly a down to

earth start

OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities.

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Mission Statement. Operation Black Vote is the first initiative to focus exclusively on the Black democratic deficit in the UK. We believe that without a strong political voice for African, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese and other ethnic minorities, the ideal of equality of opportunity - regardless of race and colour - will remain an ideal. INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS Individual Campaigns. Damilola Taylor Trust. The trust set up in memory of Damilola Taylor killed aged 11. Hassan Ngeze. Website in support of the African journalist. Zahid PAINTINGS REVEAL HIDDEN HISTORIES OF AFRICANS IN ENGLAND https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jun/09/paintings-reveal-hidden-his

THE COLOUR OF POWER

The Colour of Power.com will show every face in every category of this research to dramatically illustrate the colour and the gender of power at the top level in the UK. Main findings: • Of the 1,049 individuals in positions of power in the UK just 36 are BME, or 3.4% of the total. • Britain’s most powerful elite is 97% white • In

2017

FORMER POLITICIANS

Faisal Rashid is the Labour MP for Warrington South. Faisal was elected in the June 2017 General Election and received 29,994 votes, which equaled a 48.4% plurality. Fiona Onasanya is the Labour MP for Peterborough and was elected in the June 2017 General Election OBV PROFILE: GLORIA MILLS OBV Profile: Gloria Mills. Since 1978 Mills has been a driving force in unions, campaigning for equality and justice for most of her career. Her endeavours were recognised when the general council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) elected her to become the first black woman to lead the TUC, one of the biggest national workers unions in the

JITESH GADHIA

Jitesh Gadhia. Lord Gadhia was raised to the peerage as Baron Gadhia, of Northwood in the County of Middlesex in 2016. He is affiliated with the Conservative Party. Lord Gadhia is a British investment banker and businessman of Indian origin who was born in Kampala, Uganda in 1970, and raised in the UK. He was educated at Fitzwilliam College SIMON ANDREW WOOLLEY Simon Andrew Woolley, Baron Woolley of Woodford Kt is a political and equalities activist. He is the founder and director of Operation Black Vote and the Advisory Chair of the Government of the United Kingdom Race Disparity Unit. OBV PROFILE: JOE MONTGOMERY OBV Profile: Joe Montgomery. For the past five years, Montgomery, 45, has been the government's Director General for Places and Communities and previously led the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit under the same title. He has tackled some of the many problems encountered within disadvantaged groups in wide communities.

BECOME A MAGISTRATE

Become a Magistrate - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The magistrates' court is the central part of our system of justice and wherever you live in England and Wales, the chances are there is a magistrates' court nearby. It is there to serve the local community. For over 600 years Justices of the Peace (or magistrates as they are

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