UK Defence Secretary Announces Review of Military Diversity Policies

Grant Shapps calls for a review of diversity and inclusion policies in the armed forces, citing concerns over 'extremist culture' and recruitment challenges.

• Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has initiated a review of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies within the UK armed forces, aiming to refocus on core military missions.
• The review comes amid criticism that DEI initiatives are compromising the military's operational effectiveness and contributing to a recruitment crisis.
• Female and minority personnel express feeling unsafe and consider leaving the military following Shapps' comments on the need to reassess diversity policies.
• Critics argue that the focus on DEI is detracting from merit-based recruitment and could lead to a loss of irreplaceable talent within the armed forces.
• Former military officers and political figures have voiced concerns that the emphasis on diversity and inclusion is undermining the UK's defence capabilities.

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