Britain's persistent racism cannot simply be explained by its imperial history

The question of empire has become central to discussions of Britain’s national past. Some see residual imperialism as the prime element in a deficient, delusional, racist culture. Others think emphasising the dark underside of empire is an attempt to erase British history. The problem is that although long historical tradition sanctions criticism of imperialism, national history has proved far more resistant.

Continued in the Guardian 24 June 2020

See also the letter by Dan Carter Guardian 25 June 2020