Is this racist?

Good grief, no way is it racist . I don't get the socialism of far left posters, they don't get mine, am I anti English or are they anti Welsh?

Anyone of any ethnic background, including 100% guaranteed English, can get involved in diversity politics, and many have been. As Anniebach says, certainly not racist.

What the heck is racist about it?

I am sure that Marvin is not bothered about it himself which is all that matters.

Now, is he a socialist or not?
He doesn't wear red trousers anyway!

ps it doesn't sound racist in the slightest

Reading the full story and being aware of the Bristol background and its past racial problems puts this story into context. The councillor concerned by the way apologised for the offence caused ( not the usual mealy mouthed 'any' offence caused) and apologised for the comments bring 'thoughtless' which they probably were, but not racist.

Apparently she did use 'any' -<sigh> I do wish people wouldn't. I also wish people in public life would be more sensible about their use of fb and twitter - people like teachers, doctors, social workers and many in the private sector, have to sign up to a code of conduct re use of social media- if only politicians had to as well.

Why don’t you like people saying they're sorry for any offence caused by what they've said, rig? Genuine question.

Jalima I agree I don't think Marvin would have taken offence but I don't see why anyone else should take offence on his behalf. He is certainly capable of making his feelings known and doesn't need anyone else to do it for him.

I'm not a labour supporter myself but I do believe he is genuinely doing what he thinks is best for the whole city and admire him for taking on the mess left by old "red trousers" (what a disaster he was!)

I've been reading up about him - he's clearly very very bright and really rooted in Bristol. Given what I've read, I think the councillors comments do sound like a bit of a 'put down' of his background and experience and I can see why some people might feel prickly about that but that makes her comment idiotic not racist. Still think people should be more sensible in how they use social media though

sunseeker I banned DH from wearing trousers of any shade of red when Marvin's predecessor was Mayor!!
I said - 'someone may think you're the Mayor '!
(although DH doesn't have as much hair)