Recent events have sparked controversy in the UK concerning allegations of racial discrimination within public institutions and the media. In Parliament, Rebecca Knox of Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue was questioned by MP Lee Anderson about the existence of unfair advantages for white people within the force, to which she responded, "Um…sorry…I might need to get back to you." Similarly, the Metropolitan Police's diversity team faced criticism for suggesting that black women have to work harder than their white colleagues, a claim highlighted in a video that was later removed following inquiries by GB News. Moreover, ITV has come under fire after executive Nicola Lloyd allegedly stated at an event organized by Broadcast Magazine that the network is not interested in having more white men as presenters, particularly in the prime 9pm broadcast slot. This statement, described as "Absolutely disgusting" by critics, has led to a lodged complaint and calls for the release of the tape containing Lloyd's remarks. The incidents have ignited discussions on systemic racism and the practice of positive discrimination within these organizations, with critics pointing out that "positive discrimination is still discrimination" and "Reverse racism is still racism."
'If you're white and a man, you're not going to be on the billing.' @CDP1882 breaks down a racism row involving ITV, whereby a commissioner allegedly said the broadcaster 'does not want more white men' as talent. https://t.co/c8DfdhglU3
ITV executive Nicola Lloyd said on new talent for documentaries, “we really don't want any more white men” as presenters. The remarks were said two days ago at an event organised by the Broadcast Magazine. An inquiry is underway. https://t.co/xeHeSANXAb
'Many people are calling for this tape to be released.' @CDP1882 reacts to a complaint that was lodged after ITV commissioner, Nicola Lloyd, allegedly said “we really don’t want any more white men” as talent. https://t.co/UnfxzzQ4nZ
Suella Braverman slams ITV amid call for ‘we don’t want white men’ tapes to be released https://t.co/2gVnW4MsKS
‘It’s quite remarkable that people who are in very influential positions are willing to speak in such a way so openly.’ Social Policy Analyst Dr. Rakib Ehsan reacts to the ITV editor allegedly saying they are no longer interested in employing white men as talent. https://t.co/NUkP8ZIXGB
‘It’s quite remarkable that people who are in very influential positions are willing to speak in such a way so openly.’ Social Policy Analys, Dr. Rakib Ehsan reacts to the ITV editor allegedly saying they are no longer interested in employing white men as talent. https://t.co/pJElD7wwPp
Complaint lodged after ITV editor sparks fury for saying ‘we don’t want white men’ https://t.co/7zbsZKg4JJ
A British fire chief suffered a catastrophic collapse of brainpower trying to simultaneously argue that her institution is racist and not racist https://t.co/4u9HDYU5G3
A complaint has been lodged by a producer after ITV executive Nicola Lloyd told producers “we don’t want white men” as presenters in the “important 9pm broadcast slot”. Again, positive discrimination is still discrimination. Reverse racism is still racism. Not right at all.
Absolutely disgusting that top ITV executive Nicola Lloyd openly told producers “we really don’t want any more white men” as presenters in the key 9pm slot. How is that not out and out racism? From the same channel that described the Buckingham Palace as "terribly white". SICK! https://t.co/DiMrMI0CgK
EXCL @GBNEWS: Complaint lodged after ITV editor sparks fury for saying ‘we don’t want white men’ The complaint was sent by a producer who attended the telly gathering where an ITV commissioner allegedly made the remark. They told industry pros that the broadcaster does not want…
"We agree w/ the report, the force is systemically racist" "Could you tell me counsellor, what unfair advantage White people have on your force" "There isn't any" "Then how can you be institutionally racist?" "I might have to get back to you on that" THESE PEOPLE ARE SICK. https://t.co/H9K6mYDLbU
A Metropolitan Police diversity team has come under fire for sharing videos that include claims that black women have to “work harder” than their white colleagues. @CDP1882 provides the latest on the diversity drama in the police force. https://t.co/Gsd5ucEmrI
EXCL @GBNEWS: Met outreach teams under fire for telling black women they have to ‘work harder’ than white colleagues In a clip that has been deleted since GB News approached the Met for comment, a serving police officer said “being a black woman has an extra layer of complexity…
In Parliament Rebecca Knox of Dorset & Wiltshire @DWFireRescue is asked by @LeeAndersonMP_ : "What unfair advantages do white people have in your force?" Knox: "None" Lee: "Then how can it be institutionally racist?" Knox: "Um…sorry…I might need to get back to you." https://t.co/sM9rSFnxKw