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Outrage as Civil Service Diversity Jobs Face the Axe: Minister's 'Common Sense' Approach Sparks Controversy

Civil Service - Diversity and Inclusion - Equality - Government Jobs - Minister Esther McVey - Whitehall - Woke Culture

Breaking news: Civil service diversity jobs to be culled in government shake-up! Minister's 'common sense' measures cause uproar. #CivilService #DiversityJobs #Government

In a controversial move, civil service equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) jobs are set to be culled outside of the human resources department, as announced by the 'common sense' minister, Esther McVey. The decision to eliminate dedicated EDI roles has sparked outrage and debate, with critics calling it a step backwards in promoting workplace diversity. McVey's measures aim to cut down on what she perceives as superficial and patronizing diversity initiatives in the public sector.

The proposed ban on civil service rainbow lanyards and the crackdown on non-standard lanyards worn by civil servants are part of McVey's broader strategy to push back against what she terms as 'woke' culture infiltrating government institutions. Rishi Sunak's minister for 'common sense' is leading the charge in reevaluating government spending, signaling a shift towards a more streamlined approach to diversity and inclusion within the civil service.

Interestingly, the decision to abolish standalone EDI jobs aligns with a growing sentiment that such roles may not always be effective in driving meaningful change. While some applaud McVey's 'common sense fightback,' others express concerns about the potential impact on diversity and inclusion efforts within the civil service. As the debate rages on, the future of diversity jobs in the UK's government sector hangs in the balance, awaiting further developments.

In a surprising twist, McVey's bold actions have divided opinion, with some hailing her as a champion of practicality and others condemning the move as regressive. The fate of civil service diversity jobs remains uncertain, as the 'common sense' minister's approach continues to stir controversy and reshape the landscape of equality and inclusion in government institutions.

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Civil service EDI jobs, spending and networks to be culled (Personnel Today)

There will be no more standalone civil service EDI jobs outside HR and external spending will require government sign-off.

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Dedicated civil service equality jobs face axe, 'common sense ... (City A.M.)

Civil service jobs solely dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) will be axed, the minister for 'common sense' has announced.

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Civil service diversity jobs are superficial, patronising and wasting ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Esther McVey's 'common sense' measures are long overdue, but welcome nonetheless for countering the woke measures swamping the public sector.

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'Common sense' minister to axe civil service diversity jobs (ITV News)

The Cabinet Office minister said that in future there would be no more devoted EDI jobs in Whitehall outside human resources.

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Esther McVey announces civil service rainbow lanyard ban in new ... (Yahoo News UK)

Rishi Sunak's common sense minister Esther McVey as announced a new โ€œwar on wokeโ€ in the civil service.

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UK's 'minister for common sense' bans diversity jobs in civil service (Business Plus)

Diversity jobs in the UK's civil service will be scrapped as part of a renewed crackdown on 'woke' government spending.

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McVey pledges 'common sense fightback' over Civil Service ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The so-called 'common sense minister' also launched a crackdown on non-standard lanyards worn by civil servants.

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Unions and charities slam government plans to axe 'woke' diversity ... (The Independent)

Ms Mcvey said there will be no more spending on external EDI contracts, such as those with LGBT+ charity Stonewall, without an explicit sign-off from a minister ...

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Civil Servants Spending 20% of Time on Safe Space Roles (Guido Fawkes)

"Common sense" minister Esther McVey is today outlining plans to stop any new civil service jobs dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusivity. She may.

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McVey announces 'common sense' plan to streamline equality and ... (Civil Service World)

Diversity jobs will moved into HR teams and staff in these roles will be asked to focus only on statutory obligations, Cabinet Office minister Esther McVey ...

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