Equality Bill launch: Our Reaction

The Equality Bill entered Parliament today. It was the first step in a long legislative process which will ultimately make Britain fairer and more equal.

But the voices of cynicism were out in force – with the Conservative Party calling it “class warfare”, and wealthy business representatives calling it “unnecessary red tape”.

Unfortunately, these messages got through in the media this morning – with all the major news outlets discussing Class War and Red Tape, sometimes without even giving a mention to the benefits the bill will bring to LGBT, Racial, Gender, Disability and Age Equality.

But we know what this bill is really about.

And we can change this.

We can shape tonight’s coverage of the Equality Bill, and perhaps even get a mention on the evening news shows.

If you have a twitter account, click here now to tell Channel 4 news to up their game!

If you’ve seen coverage that doesn’t properly reflect the facts, then report them on the comment thread to this post.

And if you haven’t already, use the function right here to send an email to your MP. They’re watching the same news that we are, and a direct email from a constituent will send a far stronger message than any news broadcast.

Let’s get to work.

Thanks.