The United Kingdom scrambled two F-35 fighters to intercept a Russian aircraft that was closely tracking a British aircraft carrier, the British defense ministry said.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has condemned the impact of DEI policies on the effectiveness of the British armed forces.
Nigel Farage , leader of the Reform UK party, has condemned the impact of DEI policies on the effectiveness of the British armed forces. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage criticized the British armed forces for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies over meritocracy in a video statement published on Tuesday, arguing that it has undermined military readiness and effectiveness. KEY QUOTE: “We’ve decided it’s better for the DEI anti-white agenda to pervade rather than pick the best people for the job. Our military need to be an absolute meritocracy. We need to take the absolute best, those that are physically and mentally the fittest to do the job.” – Nigel Farage DETAIL: Farage…Open