UK NewsBritish Education Secretary Says White Privilege Is Not a ‘Fact’00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintEducation Secretary Gillian Keegan arrives in Downing Street, London, ahead of the first Cabinet meeting with Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, on Oct. 26, 2022. PA MediaOwen Evans12/8/2022|Updated: 12/8/2022Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said she does not believe white privilege is “a fact,” arguing that it should not be taught as such in schools.The Cabinet minister said the topic had been part of a debate about what children should be taught in school.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentOwen EvansAuthorOwen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.Author’s Selected ArticlesEU’s New ‘Democracy Shield’ Prompts Free Speech ConcernsNov 29, 2025The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare EarthsNov 16, 2025Britain Turns to Old Army Barracks to House Asylum Seekers as Hotel Costs SpiralNov 16, 2025China’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic CorridorNov 02, 2025Related Topicswhite privilegesex educationCRT