'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

"I knew people were going to notice that I was northern and that I didn't speak the 'Queen's English.'"

— Mia Tanswell , Other

"I think there is a problem in the sense that [an accent] implies a level of education or otherwise. It implies class."

— Lara Newman , Activist

"I love my accent, if anything I wish it was more Welsh."

— Martha Powell , Other

"It's about who you are, how you present yourself, what is your attitude and how hard you're willing to work."

— Benjaimin Aidomoan , Other

"While there is still progress to be made the direction of travel is encouraging."

— Charlotte Davies , Executive