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‘Black English’ and ‘Asian English’ should be census options, MPs say

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the British identity and society category. Published on November 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Exclusive: Cross-party call for ethnicity options to be broadened beyond ‘English’ being only within ‘White’ category

Britons should be able to define themselves as both black and English, according to senior MPs who are calling to broaden the range of ethnicity options in the census.

The cross-party push is a riposte to Reform UK politicians who have claimed that people from minority ethnic backgrounds cannot have English ethnic identity.

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