Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has issued a stark warning that Britain risks descending into a 'South African-style apartheid' if growing social divisions are not urgently addressed. The Business Secretary expressed fears that society has become 'too accepting of risk' when it comes to racial and cultural tensions.
A Chilling Comparison
In sobering remarks, Badenoch drew parallels between contemporary Britain and pre-apartheid South Africa, suggesting that segregationist attitudes are becoming worryingly normalised. 'We cannot allow ourselves to drift toward that dangerous path,' she cautioned.
The 'Acceptance of Risk' Problem
The senior Conservative figure argued that British society has developed a troubling complacency about deepening fractures along racial, religious and cultural lines. 'When we start accepting segregation as inevitable rather than fighting it, we're already halfway to institutionalising division,' Badenoch warned.
Political Reactions
The controversial comments have sparked heated debate across Westminster, with some colleagues praising her willingness to confront difficult truths, while others accuse her of 'inflammatory rhetoric'. The remarks come amid ongoing national conversations about multiculturalism and social cohesion.
A Call to Action
Badenoch emphasised that proactive measures are needed to prevent Britain from sleepwalking into a divided future. 'The time for polite silence is over - we must have honest conversations about where we're heading as a society,' she concluded.
