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Mar 07, 2021
9:59 PM
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John said until this year, he never thought about race, and had never had a conversation with anyone about racism other than with his son. He says that's because it's something that has never touched his life.
Unemployment is 7% in Blyth, higher than the national average. John has concerns that the push for diversity after the Black Live Matter protests could impact jobs. He's worried if the government were to introduce quotas for apprenticeships that would mean "you've got to have a certain colour skin. Is that the way forward?"
While some companies do have diversity targets, it's against the law to hire a less suitable candidate just because of the colour of their skin.
Steve admits he knows people with racist views, and that makes him cringe, and sometimes upset. He says people need to challenge their thought processes - it's something he does himself. "It's about exploring different viewpoints."
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