Further statement in response to Society of Editors
While Ian Murray’s resignation reflects the deep anger that the society’s statement and his interviews have caused, this has never been about one man. We now look forward to the Society of Editors withdrawing its denial of the racism which exists in our industry and explaining more fully what action it will take to address it, starting with its own awards scheme, which has consistently failed to recognise the talent and achievements of journalists of colour.
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