Overview

• Labour's Race Equality Act would grant ethnic minorities and disabled people equal pay rights, aiming to address inequality.
• Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch criticizes the proposal, calling it a boon for 'dodgy activist lawyers' and a waste of resources.
• The proposed legislation includes protections against 'dual discrimination', allowing for single claims against multiple forms of discrimination.
• Critics argue the act may not sufficiently address the scale of racial inequalities and call for a more comprehensive approach.
• Labour plans gradual implementation of the changes, emphasizing the importance of giving employers time to adjust.