On this episode, we discuss Andy Burnham’s interview on Good Morning Britain and the debate over extending the settlement route for migrants. We explore the political pressures behind Burnham’s response, disagreements…

So, what does this mean for our community?
Every week, we take the week's politics apart and ask the question nobody else is asking: what does this actually mean for African heritage communities in Britain — and how can we be a part of the conversation?
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Hosted by Ndukwe Onuoha and Cheta Nwanze, The Black Paper looks at UK politics through the lens of African heritage communities, many of whom are recent migrants.
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