Uzo Speaks

Episode 55: Too Diverse? The Backlash Against Representation in Modern Britain


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When Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin claimed British adverts “no longer look like Britain,” her comments ignited a national row about race, identity, and belonging.

In this episode, I unpack the backlash — from Parliament’s fiery debate to social media outrage — and I explore why representation in media continues to divide the nation.

Tracing the history of diversity in British advertising, from invisibility to inclusion, I ask:
Why does seeing a changing Britain still make some people uncomfortable — and what does that say about who we think we are?
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Uzo SpeaksBy Sarah Osondu