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Burnham supports adding Black and Asian English categories to 2031 census

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Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde's bill would add Black English and Asian English categories to the 2031 census, where English currently sits only under White. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asked Burnham about the bill at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday. Burnham said he hadn't read the detail but wanted to support the 10-minute rule bill.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 November 2026 at 7:47

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