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The Labour MP Diane Abbott and leading campaigners hope the Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey is a watershed moment that encourages black and mixed-race women to be open about their mental health struggles.
The trope of the “strong black woman”, which campaigners say is deeply ingrained in society, worsens depression and other mental health problems as it discourages people from speaking out and getting help, they added.
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which first aired in the US on Sunday, Meghan said she had suicidal thoughts during her time as a working royal.
Trade unions can play a crucial role in combating racism
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More than 1,000 trade unionists and activists gather in online conference on anti-racist workplaces
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Joe Biden’s inauguration marks the start of a new chapter in the UK’s “special relationship” with the US following a turbulent and chaotic period under Donald Trump.
Both Theresa May and then Boris Johnson sought to keep close ties with the White House, but President Trump’s erratic behaviour made that difficult and occasionally embarrassing.
Ultimately, following the violent scenes at the Capitol, the Prime Minister was forced to denounce a president he had repeatedly praised.
– January 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May becomes the first foreign leader to meet new US President Donald Trump for talks, just a week after his inauguration, and they are pictured in Washington holding hands as they walk.