Edinburgh council: First-ever person of colour elected to lead a council group as Simita Kumar takes SNP job
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The first woman of colour to lead a political group in Edinburgh Council has said her election marks a “significant milestone toward equalities.” Councillor Simita Kumar was voted into the SNP group’s top job at a meeting on Tuesday, April 30, becoming its first-ever female leader. Speaking afterwards, she said she hoped to “inspire and pave the way for more diverse voices in our political landscape.” The new chief of the City Chambers’ largest contingent of councillors said her opposition would...

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