Racism in Sport

Debate between Baroness Barran and Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

Tuesday 13th July 2021 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)]

Surely the Government can see that when senior politicians, such as our Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for the Home Office, make dog-whistle comments and do not slap down racism, the Cabinet and Government themselves have a problem.

[Baroness Barran (Con)]

I do not accept what the noble Baroness says. I have quoted twice now what the Prime Minister has said, which has been crystal clear on this subject. The Home Secretary has also been clear that there is no place for racism in this country, and she knows very well from her own experience.