British newspapers on Monday focused on a range of domestic issues, including a proposed crackdown on youth benefits and significant disruptions at Gatwick Airport. Reports also highlighted findings from a conservative think tank criticizing police spending on diversity initiatives.
The Daily Express, citing a report by a conservative think tank, stated that police forces have spent £631 million on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) activities since 2020. The paper quoted the report's author, David Spencer, suggesting these funds could have been allocated to crime fighting or recruiting new officers. Rachel Kearton, chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council's DEI committee, emphasized the importance of understanding the communities police serve.
![Police 'waste' millions on diversity schemes]( "Police 'waste' millions on diversity schemes," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Express.)
Separately, several papers covered proposed policy changes by Andy Burnham. The i Paper reported that Burnham's plans include scrapping council tax and stamp duty. The Daily Telegraph highlighted a focus on a "crackdown on youth benefits," while The Times reported on "Teen anxiety pays more than job."