The UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, has initiated a review of the Army's diversity policies, citing concerns over a 'woke' and 'extremist culture'. This move comes amid debates on the impact of diversity initiatives on the military's operational effectiveness. Critics argue that the British Army's focus on diversity, including plans to relax security checks to include more foreign nationals and prioritize diversity over merit, is undermining its core mission of defense. The issue has sparked controversy, with some commentators and public figures accusing Grant Shapps of compromising safety and operational integrity for political correctness. The situation is further complicated by a reported decline in White recruits, contributing to what some describe as the military's worst-ever recruiting crisis.
The UK’s armed forces now care more about diversity targets than defending the country. https://t.co/Se6FsIgAF0
'That's the Secretary of State for Defence, making female members of the military feel less safe today than they did before he opened his stupid mouth.' @mrjamesob responds to Grant Shapps' criticism of 'wokeness' within the army. https://t.co/lUXK45rAnf
The British armed forces have been colonised by DEI. Recruiters now prioritise diversity over merit. Personnel are trained in pronouns and gender-neutral language. It would be amusing if the stakes weren’t so high, says Lauren Smith 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
Decline in White recruits is exacerbating the military’s worst-ever recruiting crisis. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/QLFG8k1myo
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