Recent discussions have emerged regarding the British Army's focus on diversity and inclusion, with concerns raised about a perceived shift away from traditional military values. Figures like Grant Shapps and Nigel Farage have criticized what they see as an emphasis on diversity targets over combat readiness. Journalists and politicians have expressed worries that a 'woke agenda' may be impacting the army's effectiveness and recruitment efforts.
The UK’s armed forces now care more about diversity targets than defending the country. https://t.co/Se6FsIgAF0
Is diversity more important than defence? The British Army seems to think so. It is planning on relaxing its security checks to make its recruits more ‘representative’ and include more foreign nationals. What could possibly go wrong?, asks Lauren Smith https://t.co/Se6FsIgAF0
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"We cannot have a woke agenda affecting our ability to fight." Mike Graham discusses the army's diversity policy with MP Tobias Ellwood, which has led to concerns about 'woke agendas'. @iromg https://t.co/W7WzrW3yd0
Being in the army is not about being the best anymore, it’s about meeting diversity targets, says Nigel Farage https://t.co/WeuY54fIXV
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
"I don't care whether people are pink, blue, black or white...they need to operate on a battlefield." Grant Shapps has said a 'woke extremist culture' has entered the army, and Major General Tim Cross CBE tells @TomSwarbrick "young white men are not finding themselves welcome". https://t.co/pzA8GSyly3