Badenoch to vow to scrap public sector equality duty in effort to fend off Reform
In speech on Tuesday, Tory leader will claim obligation to consider equality being used to advance ‘divisive agendas’ Kemi Badenoch will vow to scrap the duty on public bodies to consider how they can promote equality as she seeks to head off the challenge from Reform UK by presenting her party as responsible but also in tune with populist anger. Badenoch, who was Conservative minister for equalities between 2020 and 2022, will commit to scrapping the public sector equality d
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a policy shift aimed at dismantling the public sector equality duty. This legal requirement currently mandates that state-funded organizations actively consider equality impacts during their routine operations. Badenoch argues that these obligations have been exploited to promote divisive social agendas rather than serving their intended purpose. By proposing this change, she intends to align her party with populist sentiment and counter the growing influence of Reform UK. The move marks a significant pivot for the former equalities minister, who aims to reshape how public institutions address social issues. This strategy reflects a broader effort to consolidate support among voters who are increasingly skeptical of current diversity mandates.
The proposal signals a major ideological shift in Conservative policy that could fundamentally alter the operational requirements for all public sector bodies in the UK.
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