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The RAF’s recruiting chief recently resigned in protest of a moratorium on recruiting white men at women’s and ethnic minority trade fairs, according to reports.
A defense source told Sky News that the officer resigned over concerns that the alleged policy would undermine the RAF’s combat capabilities.
Controversy over the policy prompted a reaction from a spokesperson for Rishi Sunak, who is vying to become Britain’s next prime minister.
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“In hiring, it’s not the gender or the color of your skin that counts, it’s just the content of your personality,” the spokesperson said. statement to the media“It is not only shameful but dangerous to allow the Ministry of Defense to potentially jeopardize Britain’s security by promoting so-called ‘diversity’.”
Fox News reached out to the RAF for clarification on the matter, given that sources have given conflicting answers about the existence of a diversity policy.
The RAF says it recognizes the value of human capabilities “regardless of ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or socioeconomic background.”
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“Inclusion is about valuing and leveraging people’s unique backgrounds, talents, perspectives and insights for the benefit of individuals and organizations,” it reads. statement on their website.