UK NewsBritish Education Secretary Says White Privilege Is Not a ‘Fact’SavePrintEducation 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 ArticlesNepal Deploys Troops Amid Fiercest Unrest in YearsSep 10, 2025‘Block Everything’: What to Know About Protests in FranceSep 10, 2025Platforms Face Stricter Rules on Self-Harm Content Under UK Online RegulationSep 09, 2025French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Collapse of GovernmentSep 08, 2025Related Topicswhite privilegesex educationCRT