UK Defence Secretary Orders Review of Armed Forces' Diversity Policies

Amid concerns over recruitment and security, the UK government steps in to reassess diversity initiatives within the military.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has initiated a review of diversity and inclusion policies across the UK Armed Forces following criticism of 'woke' culture infiltrating military recruitment and standards.
The review comes after reports that the British Army considered relaxing security checks for overseas recruits to enhance ethnic minority representation, sparking widespread controversy.
Nigel Farage and other critics argue that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are damaging recruitment and undermining the military's operational effectiveness.
The government insists that security clearance standards for the Armed Forces will not be compromised, emphasizing the importance of national security.
Labour's shadow defence secretary criticizes the Conservative government's handling of the military, highlighting a recruitment crisis and concerns over national security.