'Migrant edge' has instilled a desire to lead by example

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When I was asked to provide my perspective on ‘breaking down BAME’, my initial response was: ‘what is BAME and how is it defined?’, which after being received with shocked silence, led to an explanation of the term and, frankly, it did not sit right with me.

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