Racism is rife in the UK

Activists protest against racism outside the Taylor House Immigration and Asylum Tribunal Court in London.  [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Africans and other ethnic minorities suffer from discrimination in the UK when it comes to jobs and services, and even laws have failed to halt racism. Is Britain fighting a losing battle against prejudice? SHAMLAL PURI reports on recent cases involving British Africans

Max Kpakio, an ordinary African looking for a job in the UK, found himself a victim of racism when he applied for an ordinary job at Virgin Atlantic, the British airline, at their Swansea office in Wales.