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British Broadcasting Corporation's news presenter, George Alagiah, has said that Britain has a higher proportion of mixed race than any other country. Speaking at the Hay Festival, Alagiah said that mixed race is now one of the 'fastest-growing ethnic' groups in the UK . " Britain is exceptional. It has probably got a higher proportion of mixed race than any comparable country, certainly more than in Europe ," the Telegraph quoted him, as saying. Alagiah, who was born in Sri Lanka , added that multi-culturalism was an increasing cause for concern. "It was perfectly acceptable for ethnic communities to guard their cultures. What I worry about is the state intervening in those communities to formalise that," he said. "The question is should the state be funding, for example, the teaching of native languages such as Urdu when not enough ethnic communities in Britain currently speak English?" he added. According to the paper, Alagiah did not agree with citizenship tests for migrants coming to Britain . "We should be welcoming towards them but insist on a 'test of contribution'. You cannot be making that contribution if you want to remain in your own community," he added.

'Mixed race fastest-growing 'ethnic' group in UK'