The British Army is facing criticism for considering relaxing security checks for overseas recruits to enhance diversity and inclusion. The Defence Secretary is reportedly upset over the proposal, with concerns raised about potential risks of allowing terrorists to infiltrate the Armed Forces. Critics argue that prioritizing diversity over security vetting could compromise national security and military effectiveness. Former military officials and commentators express skepticism towards the move, emphasizing the importance of merit-based recruitment and loyalty. The debate also touches on issues such as the removal of Christian elements from Remembrance Day ceremonies and concerns about the impact of 'woke culture' on the armed forces.
Being in the army is not about being the best anymore, it’s about meeting diversity targets, says Nigel Farage https://t.co/WeuY54fIXV
'If this is not an example of the MoD becoming a woke bureaucracy, I don't know what is.' Steven Edginton details his article which revealed the Ministry of Defence has established 93 different diversity networks for personnel to discuss race, gender and mental health. https://t.co/reqUGtNMSB
'In the middle of a warzone a soldier stops and prays to Allah' Nigel Farage says our military no longer cares about being the best, just about meeting diversity targets, as he worries foreign forces 'struggle to take us seriously'. https://t.co/RnjDUAWbjs
Journalist Emma Woolf says there are “deeper issues” than diversity, equality and inclusion at the root of the British Army. “Young people don’t want to sign up… they would not fight for their country, because frankly what are they fighting for?” @EJWoolf https://t.co/BMydtLMebe
Journalist Emma Woolf says there are “deeper issues” than diversity, equality and inclusion at the root of the British Army. “Young people don’t want to sign up… they would not fight for their country, because frankly what are they fighting for?” @EJWoolf https://t.co/ZzGRj9tCKm
'The price of deterring further aggression is high but the price of fighting a bloody war is disastrous.' Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt, says he could make the case for Britain to be spending more than 3% of its GDP on defence. https://t.co/LXtsK9Rn1x
'I think there has been some plot losing going on deep in the dungeons of the MoD.' Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt, reacts to the British Army's proposal to loosen security checks on applicants in order to boost diversity. https://t.co/ZKPyYPdIMb
'I think there has been some plot losing going on deep in the Dungeons of the MoD.' Former head of the British Army, Richard Dannatt, reacts to the British Army's proposal to loosen security checks on applicants in order to boost diversity. https://t.co/ZBvIQdSmJ8
U.K. defense chief vows to stamp out distracting 'woke culture' in armed forces https://t.co/fxXudbTVPv
'Merit has always got to be the final arbiter.' Former British Army Officer, Lt Col Stuart Crawford, says that the army faces a 'dangerous road' if it begins choosing applicants based on diversity rather than skill. https://t.co/rcomeZyUvZ
Former Defence Minister Sir Gerald Howarth says it's a “complete and utter absurdity” to have diversity targets in the military. “Forget this wokery, let’s just recruit our own people whose loyalty will therefore not be in question!” @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/UK24vL3pIj
Former British Army Captain Dr Patrick Bury says the armed forces planning to relax security vetting to encourage foreign recruits is “going too far.” “It’s about officer commissioning and trying to get a more diverse number.” @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/YU2ef5BmxD
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The DEI agenda is damaging recruitment and standards in the Armed Forces. This government has outsourced recruitment to a company called Capita. Their statement says “we’re delivering key recruitment, training and training transformation programmes across UK armed forces”. https://t.co/hnkBKMx9d0
"LGBPTTQQIIAA+, that's what everyone's got to know to be in the armed forces." Jake Berry blasts 'woke' recruiting into the armed forces is finding divisions "between people where no division exists." @JakeBerry https://t.co/NEayndemuj
In a new outrage from our woke armed forces as they have been asked to make Remembrance events including Armistice Day less Christian, to be more inclusive. Dating to 2022 the army's "Policy, Guidance & Instructions on Inclusive Behaviours" advises an agnostic approach. Jewish… https://t.co/6ZgT35rU1T
The former Chief of General Staff said the Army had lost sight of its principles and forgetting the importance of Britain's Christian roots in pursuit of a "woke agenda".
“A lot of people are losing faith with the party because it can’t be trusted to stand up to ideological extremism.” Rod Liddle slams the Conservative government for ‘wokeifying’ national institutions such as the NHS and British Army. @LiddleRod https://t.co/hrUbbci9Xb
'When the military go woke, you know you're in trouble. Because the Taliban aren’t woke, ISIS aren’t woke, the Iranian regime is not woke, and neither is Putin' 'This is a war on common sense, and Britain's national security is turning into national insanity.' @MrMarkDolan https://t.co/Nk6YzUScyu
‘We should be choosing the best people for the job, not box tickers. We're doomed! And we’re weakening ourselves with this nonsense’ Mark slams British Army chiefs after leaked docs reveal plans to 'hire from abroad' and 'increase ethnic diversity'. @MrMarkDolan https://t.co/jYJArdYJwY
On Mark Dolan Tonight, live from 9pm... As it's revealed military chiefs are recruiting from overseas to hit diversity targets, is wokery compromising Britain’s national security? What do you think? 🤔
'I certainly wouldn't want to fight alongside someone who was hired as a diversity, box ticking exercise' @EssexPR says 'it's a scary prospect', and soldiers should be paid more to entice real talent into the armed forces. https://t.co/OG66KbcvEj
'I'd imagine the answer they've come up with is lets just lower the whole vetting process and pick up whoever we can. it's not good enough' Defence editor at the Telegraph, Con Coughlin says the Armed Forces are too distracted by wokery to focus on keeping Britain safe. https://t.co/NIlrRRyE64
UK army to ease security screenings for recruits in efforts to promote diversity https://t.co/VyBcAvoPCj https://t.co/hal2Hf0djv
Fury after British Army bosses tell soldiers to make Remembrance events including Armistice Day more 'inclusive' by making them less Christian https://t.co/dwJd6DagfE https://t.co/vPwpIdRGm0
The UK Armed Forces are taking heat for their efforts to ramp up diversity amid historically low troop numbers, alongside proposals to remove Christian elements from Remembrance Day ceremonies. https://t.co/9tg5fE6nCk
'We're trying to get people to sign up for God, King and Country while there is a plethora of approaches trying to demonise Britain's history' Ex-Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Simon Mayall says the woke crusade undermines Britain's ability to defend itself militarily. https://t.co/Cr5Etkkwy0
Army to “relax security checks for overseas recruits to boost diversity” What could possibly go wrong? Here’s an obvious one: Terrorists infiltrate our Armed Forces This treacherous obsession with “diversity” is killing everything it touches! https://t.co/7DmjetTVWh
Army chiefs told to RELAX security checks for recruits in bid to boost diversity https://t.co/ZwxQGMtXc3
OPINION | While Australia is spending $50bn a year on the armed forces, there is serious doubt that we have effective military capability in a world that has become increasingly dangerous, writes Peta Credlin. MORE: https://t.co/cXT9JiqXXQ https://t.co/cyXHAE34sJ
Defence Secretary 'furious' over 'woke' report urging British Army to prioritise diversity over security vetting for new recruits https://t.co/WyUxIWjvTz
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The defence secretary is said to be "furious" after it was reported the British Army wants to relax security clearance vetting for overseas recruits to boost diversity and inclusion Read more 🔗 https://t.co/a1tAEYL9lm
The British Army want to loosen security checks for overseas recruits in order to boost diversity and inclusion, according to a leaked report https://t.co/XOdJB5MYDv
Third @Telegraph splash Army eases security checks in drive for diversity https://t.co/DulYohiO2Q https://t.co/Xw7SPMEwz3
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