Ethnicity pay gap – Dawn Butler responds

Dawn Butler MP, Labour’s Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, commenting on the ONS ethnicity pay gap figures for 2018 released today, said:

“Today’s figures highlight the shocking persistence of ethnic pay
inequality. People need to earn a fair wage based on merit, not by
virtue of the colour of their skin – it’s shocking to see the largest
ethnicity pay gap exists in London at 21.7% – one of the most diverse
capital cities in the world.

“While the government seeks consultation on the ethnicity pay gaps
from employers, it’s yet to give us tangible solutions to address the
issue. We need action not audits.

“Labour in government will make it a priority to close all pay gaps,
gender and ethnicity included, to help address the barriers people
across our society face, so we can truly create a country that works for
the many, not the few.”