Khandro
If I were you, I'd watch the video, and then form an opinion based on what you see.
You asked:
Q.1 Why did the Independent say 'Seems to say'.?
A.1 I have no idea. I am not Alexander Ward and have no access to the Independent's editorial polices.
Q.2 Were there any black people inside ?
Q.2 I do not know, but that's not relevant. The club spokesman has said that it does not operate with a race bar - this is about one particular doorman. Therefore, this is about the doorman. If there were indeed black patrons inside the club, perhaps a different doorman was working when they arrived. It's impossible to determine that.
Q.3 Were groups of white youths given access after this incident?
Q.3 I don't know, because not only am I not Alexander Ward, I was not at the club on the night. All I have to go on was what the doorman said to the group.
I think it should be stressed...some people are racist. It's a fact of life and rather than trying to constantly find alternative explanations for racism, we should acknowledge it exists, only then can it be tackled.