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Stop racism at GB News
Just how discriminatory and intolerant an environment can GB News create for its black presenters without breaking the law? That’s the question raised by a case being brought by a former GB News presenter, Albie Amankona, against GB News – Good Law Project is backing Albie’s case.
Albie’s claim against GB News is that he was racially harassed, paid less than white colleagues, and when he accused Suella Braverman of being “a racist and a thoroughly bigoted woman”, was discriminated against, unfairly dismissed and victimised.
GB News’ hypocrisy is unsurprising. Its talk of free speech is just window dressing for its attacks on already marginalised groups.
But Albie’s case also raises profoundly important questions about whether those working for GB News have to suck up the same hate that it spews out over the airwaves. Does the law protect the right of GB News’ employees to work in an environment where dignity is respected and speech is not policed in a discriminatory way? And if a model based on hate and censorship breaches the legal rights of its employees, what does this mean for how GB News operates?
GB News needs to understand that they are subject to the laws on protecting employees from bigotry and belief discrimination. But holding GB News to account will be expensive. That’s why Good Law Project is supporting Albie with the legal costs of bringing his employment tribunal proceedings.
Details
Funds raised will go towards the costs of Albie Amankona’s barristers in his case before the Employment Tribunal.
Ten per cent of the funds raised will be a contribution to the general running costs of Good Law Project. It is our policy only to raise sums that we reasonably anticipate could be spent on the particular work we are crowdfunding for. However, if there is a surplus it will go to develop and support further work we do to fight for a fairer, greener future for all.