British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has taken a stand against what he calls a 'toxic, woke culture' infiltrating the British Army. Shapps aims to eradicate this culture, emphasizing the importance of security over ideology and the need for the best individuals in military roles. Major General Tim Cross CBE highlighted concerns that young white men may not feel welcome in the army amidst this cultural shift. Shapps' actions have sparked a debate reminiscent of the U.S. on the impact of 'divisive woke culture' and leftist thinking in the military.
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British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps vows to stamp out distracting ‘woke culture’ in armed forces https://t.co/FpA1IPWsAh https://t.co/mOVlyUVnsx
In remarks that mirror the raging debate in the U.S., British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has declared war on "divisive woke culture" and "leftist thinking" that he says has infiltrated the British military in its drive to boost diversity and... https://t.co/iON1XC3Zov
"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
‘We need to make sure we never put ideology before security…and make sure we're choosing the best people for whatever the job is.' Security Minister @TomTugendhat speaks on Grant Shapps' clamp down on the ‘poisonous woke culture’ in the military. @NickFerrariLBC https://t.co/PySbpcGIrZ
'Grant Shapps has vowed to end this toxic, woke culture in the British Army' 'Shapps: Woke extremists are rife in Army' | The Daily Telegraph @LeoKearse @PaulCoxComedy @Nico_DeSanto react to tomorrow's front pages. https://t.co/aRR5uVm1is