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Thank you for your correspondence regarding a feature on the aftermath of the Stephen Lawrence murder trial during the ‘Jeremy Vine’ show on 4 January.
We forwarded your concerns to Phil Jones, Editor of ‘Jeremy Vine’, who asked us to send you the following response:
“I’m sorry to hear that you objected to our interview with contributor Henry Bonsu. He was talking about how living in a post-colonial society can influence people’s attitudes to racism. His views may not be shared by everyone, but it was a considered opinion and one which he has every right to express in a democratic society.
You will also be aware that his point of view was strongly challenged by a caller to the programme – Penelope Simpson. Let me stress that Jeremy was careful to give plenty of time so that Penelope could express her opinion and challenge what Mr Bonsu said in the strongest possible terms which she did directly to him.”
We forwarded your concerns to Phil Jones, Editor of ‘Jeremy Vine’, who asked us to send you the following response:
“I’m sorry to hear that you objected to our interview with contributor Henry Bonsu. He was talking about how living in a post-colonial society can influence people’s attitudes to racism. His views may not be shared by everyone, but it was a considered opinion and one which he has every right to express in a democratic society.
You will also be aware that his point of view was strongly challenged by a caller to the programme – Penelope Simpson. Let me stress that Jeremy was careful to give plenty of time so that Penelope could express her opinion and challenge what Mr Bonsu said in the strongest possible terms which she did directly to him.”
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@EvianBaby
The background is that the Jeremy Vine shown on Radio 2 was discussing the Stephen Lawrence murder convictions and racism in Britain. Bonsu was a guest on the show and was described as a poet and friend of the Lawrence family. He made lots of valid points about racism and discriminati on but then dropped a bombshell – he stated that he believed...
The background is that the Jeremy Vine shown on Radio 2 was discussing the Stephen Lawrence murder convictions and racism in Britain. Bonsu was a guest on the show and was described as a poet and friend of the Lawrence family. He made lots of valid points about racism and discriminati
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