The Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has criticized Labour's new race laws, stating that they will "set people against each other" and burden businesses with excessive regulations. Badenoch, who also heads up Equalities, pointed out that it is already illegal to pay someone less based on their race and warned that any new law would only benefit activist lawyers.
Labour's Race Laws Under Fire
Labour has pledged to pass a radical race equality act if they come into power in the upcoming election. Shadow Equalities Secretary Anneliese Dodds argued that inequality has worsened under the Tories, particularly affecting black, Asian, and ethnic minority families. Labour aims to introduce worker protections similar to equal pay rights for women.
Existing Protections and Concerns
However, Badenoch dismissed Labour's proposal, asserting that current laws already protect workers from racial discrimination. She criticized the potential burden of unnecessary red tape on businesses, calling it a "disaster" for both large and small enterprises. Badenoch urged voters to support the Conservative party to avoid the implementation of Labour's "bad ideas" and focus on real challenges.
Criticism of Labour's Approach
Badenoch further criticized Labour for prioritizing "fake problems" without offering solutions to genuine issues. She argued that Labour lacks a plan to improve the UK and instead focuses on proposals that may sound appealing but ultimately make things worse.
As the debate over race laws escalates, it remains to be seen how voters will respond to Labour's promises and the Conservative party's opposition.
