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Runnymede Report: UK Media Fuels Racism and Violence

8/2/2025

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A Runnymede Trust report uncovers a troubling trend in UK media and parliamentary discussions, where hostile language increasingly targets people of color, particularly linking them to immigration. From 2019 to 2024, the term "illegal" has fueled negative stereotypes, exacerbating public racism and violence, notably during the 2024 riots.

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A Runnymede Trust report uncovers a troubling trend in UK media and parliamentary discussions, where hostile language increasingly targets people of color, particularly linking them to immigration. From 2019 to 2024, the term "illegal" has fueled negative stereotypes, exacerbating public racism and violence, notably during the 2024 riots.