AN anti-racism meeting will take place in the town tonight.

Organised by Barnsley Trades Council, it takes place at the Civic at 7pm.

BTUC secretary Brian Steele said: "Our council has always argued that racism divides workers and leaves us weaker.

"In a time of austerity workers cannot afford to let ourselves start arguing and blaming each other.

"I’m proud that we have brought together a distinguished panel to speak on this issue."

Speakers include Graham Kyte, John Grayson and Michael Short.