Prominent black and Asian Britons warn against BBC local radio cuts

David Harewood and Doreen Lawrence among those expressing alarm at impact on shows aimed at BAME audiences

Prominent black and Asian Britons have warned that the BBC's local radio cuts could result in the loss of airtime for shows aimed at BAME audiences.

David Harewood, Adrian Lester, Diane Abbott, and Doreen Lawrence are among those who have signed the open letter in the Voice. They warned the BBC's current plans to axe weekend and evening shows on English local radio would disproportionately impact Black media professionals and journalism across the UK".