GB News commentator to sue charity for not offering internships to white people
Summary
A GB News commentator, Sophie Corcoran, plans to sue the 10,000 Interns Foundation for not offering internships to white people, claiming racial discrimination. The foundation runs paid internships to increase opportunities for Black and minority ethnic candidates, supported by the Bar Council, and says their actions follow UK equality laws.Key Facts
- Sophie Corcoran applied to an internship program that only accepts Black and minority ethnic candidates and was rejected.
- Corcoran claims this policy violates the Equality Act by discriminating against her because she is white.
- The 10,000 Interns Foundation runs paid internships focused on underrepresented racial groups to widen job access.
- The Bar Council supports the program, saying it is lawful "positive action" due to under-representation in the legal profession.
- The foundation has placed 10,000 interns since 2020 with companies like Bloomberg, HSBC, and NHS.
- The foundation’s CEO, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, says the goal is to promote fairness by expanding opportunities, not restricting them.
- The case raises concerns that legal challenges might threaten similar diversity and inclusion initiatives in the UK.
- Some political figures and commentators have publicly criticized the scheme, calling it discriminatory against white people.
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