Home Office staff spend equivalent of 19 full-time employees a year on 'woke' work

Time spent on diversity and inclusion schemes raises eyebrows

Time spent by Home Office staff on so-called 'woke' side projects is equivalent to the workload of 19 full-time employees annually, sparking controversy.

Higher allocation compared to other departments

This allocation of time is significantly higher than in some other departments, where the cap on such activities is set at 10 per cent.

Critics question use of taxpayer funds

Critics have raised concerns over the allocation of taxpayer funds towards diversity and inclusion schemes, suggesting that the resources could be better utilized to address pressing issues within the Home Office, such as immigration control.

Call for a ban on using working hours for such activities

The TaxPayers’ Alliance and other critics have called for a ban on using working hours or taxpayer money for these initiatives, arguing that the Home Office should prioritize core responsibilities over 'talking shops'.

Response from the Home Office

In response to the criticism, a Home Office source pointed out that the allocation of time to 'network chairs' remains consistent with previous practices, with only 0.03% of the workforce holding such roles.