Have experienced racism, says Sunak
Business Standard|December 03, 2022
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revealed that he experienced racism growing up in the UK but the country has made incredible progress since then in confronting the issue.
Have experienced racism, says Sunak

The British Indian leader was speaking to reporters in the wake of a racism row at Buckingham Palace, which saw the resignation of Prince William's godmother after it emerged that the senior palace aide had repeatedly questioned a black British charity worker about where she was "really from".

When asked about the controversy, Sunak said it would not be right for him to comment on palace matters and pointed out that action had been taken.

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