Architects urge prime minister to protect BAME-led design firms

Elsie Owusu (2)

More than 100 sign letter to Boris Johnson over concern for small and BAME-led practices

More than 100 architects and built environment professionals have signed an open letter to Boris Johnson urging him to do more to support small and BAME-led businesses as the country begins to recover from the pandemic.

They say these firms have been disproportionately affected and are most at risk because many have missed out on government support.

Their demands include ongoing access to funding, transparent procurement practices, equal access to project opportunities and supply chains that are representative of their communities.

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