Burnham signals support for bill to make ‘Black English’ and ‘Asian English’ census options
Summary
Andy Burnham said he would want to support a bill that would add “Black English” and “Asian English” as ethnicity options on the census in England. The proposal aims to let people from minority ethnic backgrounds identify as English and follows debate over who can claim an English identity.Key Facts
- Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde introduced the bill as a 10-minute rule bill.
- Burnham said he had not reviewed the bill’s details but wanted to support it.
- Ed Davey asked Burnham about the proposal during prime minister’s questions.
- The census in England currently lists “English” only under the “White” category.
- Respondents can select options such as “Asian or Asian British,” but cannot identify as “Asian English” or “Black English.”
- The censuses in Scotland and Wales include options such as “Scottish Asian” and “Black Welsh.”
- The bill has cross-party support, including from David Lammy and James Cleverly.
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