Grant Shapps and other figures have raised concerns about a 'woke extremist culture' affecting the UK army, emphasizing the focus on diversity targets over traditional military values. Nigel Farage criticizes the shift towards diversity goals rather than excellence in the armed forces.
The UK’s armed forces now care more about diversity targets than defending the country. https://t.co/Se6FsIgAF0
🔴 The Defence Secretary has discussed conducting a review of diversity policies in the Army after warning of a ‘woke’ and ‘extremist culture’ Find out more👇 https://t.co/nFiRov8ddj https://t.co/6aDkOdCQom
Grant Shapps accused of igniting 'weird culture war spat around wokery' over armed forces diversity plan https://t.co/roe2q7CXm2
"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
"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