On the recordJune 9, 2026
It is because we are not racist, because we care so much about equality that we have overcorrected and actually brought in rules that are actually discriminatory.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party
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bbc.comEditor's note · Context
Badenoch explains her view on equality rules.
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