The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has admitted that “some mistakes were made”, after reports of a recruitment drive which favoured women and ethnic minorities. In August, claims emerged that the head of recruitment in the Royal Air Force (RAF) refused to follow an order to prioritise such candidates over white men because she believed it was “unlawful”. Asked about the allegations, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, head of the RAF, told the broadcaster earlier this month: “There was absolutely no drop in operational standards, no drop in any standards. “While overall standards did not drop, in hindsight we accept that despite the best of intentions, some mistakes were made. The Times reported in August that members of the Red Arrows were being investigated over allegations of misogyny, bullying and sexual harassment.

Source: The Times September 26, 2022 20:26 UTC