# Andy Burnham hints he will back Bill to add ‘black English’ and ‘Asian English’ categories to Census

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/andy-burnham-hints-he-will-back-bill-to-add-black-english-and-asian-english-categories-to-census/
- Published: 2026-11-11T12:52:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:22:21+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16284313/Andy-Burnham-Bill-add-black-English-Asian-Census.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- Burnham says he wants to support the census Bill.
- The proposal adds Black English and Asian English categories.
- The Bill returns to the Commons on 23 April 2027.

## Summary

Andy Burnham has indicated he would want to support a Bill adding “Black English” and “Asian English” categories to the Census, though he said he had not yet examined its details. The proposal follows a dispute over who can identify as English and aims to recognise people with Black and Asian heritage as English in official census categories.

Lib Dem MP Josh Babarinde introduced the 10-Minute Rule Bill, arguing that the current England census places “English” under the White category, while offering “Black British” and “Asian British” options. He cited separate Black Welsh and Scottish Asian categories, and said the Bill has cross-party support, including from David Lammy, but is unlikely to progress without Government backing. It is due back in the Commons on 23 April 2027.

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