MI6's internship policy revealed to exclude white males, as disclosed by Nick Timothy
In the wake of the historic appointment of Blaise Metreweli as the first female MI6 chief, set to take place on 1 October 2025, a contentious issue has arisen concerning diversity and inclusion policies and their impact on recruitment.
The specific internship in question is related to MI6's Summer Intelligence Internship Programme, but the details surrounding its exclusion and the government's response have not been addressed in the article announcing Metreweli's appointment.
Conservative MP Nick Timothy has expressed concern over the barring of a white British constituent from applying to this programme. The young constituent, who was ineligible due to being a white man, has sparked a debate about whether diversity means exclusion, and whether it is truly progress.
Sophie Corcoran, the Young People's Director at the Great British PAC, has written a public letter to the Prime Minister and the heads of Britain's intelligence services, demanding an end to "state-sanctioned racial discrimination". Corcoran condemned the policy, stating that it treats young white Britons as second-class citizens.
Critics argue that such policies cross the line into overt discrimination, penalizing applicants purely on the basis of their skin color. They are calling for a reassessment of the Equality Act 2010, which they argue is now being used to justify race-based exclusion rather than prevent it.
Labour Minister Stephen Doughty defended the policy, citing legal provisions under the Equality Act 2010. The Act allows employers to take specific actions to enable or encourage those with protected characteristics to apply for particular roles.
The question of whether the Equality Act is being misused in this case remains unanswered, as there is no information available about who rejected the candidacy of the young white British person and why.
As the debate continues, growing pressure is being placed on the Government to justify why young white applicants are being barred from public internships. The issue has become a significant point of contention, with some arguing that it undermines the principles of fairness and equal opportunity.
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