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"You have no idea what I go through," Cal Ellis says to his mother. He lists things people say to him: "Where are you from? It's so weird that you have a bit of a BelfastThe capital of Northern Ireland. accent. Can I search your bag?"

This is a scene from Blue Lights, a new TV show. Cal is mixed-race, and his mother is White.

Many people in Britain say they understand how Cal feels.

Researchers from three universities¹ have just published the results of a survey about racismPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity. and inequality.

Nearly one in six people from minorityA group of people from one race, social group, culture etc that is distinct to most other people in the area or situation. groups had suffered racially motivated physical attack. More than a quarter had faced racial insults.

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Nearly one in five claimed to have suffered racism when looking for housing. And over 20% complained of discriminationWhen people are treated unfairly due to characteristics such as gender, race and age. by the police - rising to 43% for Black Caribbean people.

Two years ago, a different report found that children from ethnic minorities do better at school than White children. And a higher percentage go to university.

The report said that that Britain was generally less racist than other European countries.

Yes! Britain needs leaders who set a good example, showing the importance of fairness and living and working together.

No! No country in history has ever been completely just. Even in the fairest countries, some people are treated better than others.