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Philip, Meghan and institutional racism: a spotter’s guide
The press treatment of two very different royals and the complicity of the political establishment are all you need to know about engrained bigotry in Britain, argues SOLOMON HUGHES
Megan and Phil

IMMEDIATELY after the government published a report claiming “institutional racism” was exaggerated, the leaders of both political parties gave clear and open examples of how institutions could be racist.

First off, Labour leader Keir Starmer had a long, friendly interview in the Times. Journalist Decca Aitkenhead asked Starmer if he would describe press coverage of Pince Harry and Meghan Markle as racist.

He shook his head and said, “I wouldn’t.” With a gesture and two words, Starmer cleared all media of prejudiced Markle coverage.

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