‘Diversity Quota’ Highlights Division Over Tory Selection Process

‘Diversity Quota’ Highlights Division Over Tory Selection Process
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking during the London Technology Week at the QEII Centre in central London, on June 12, 2023. Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror via PA Media
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The official rules for Conservative Associations’ selections of candidates has been published online containing “woke” elements. 
The guidance states: “The Sifting Committee must comprise a minimum of one woman and one young person under the age of 30. The additional association members of the committee should reflect the different interests of the constituency, i.e. should have a balance of gender, age and ethnicity.” 
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