Can Britain Defeat the Woke Agenda? Lessons from Trump's Approach

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Is Donald Trump already influencing Britain’s approach to the so-called "woke brigade"? After just seven days in office, his policies are sparking debates across the Atlantic. His direct opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has many wondering whether the UK might follow suit in reclaiming a sense of traditional values. A recent headline in the *Mail Online* even speculated on a ripple effect from Trump's administration, asking, “Will Trump plan save UK gender-neutral loo ban?”  

 

The link between the outspoken leader of the free world and the quirky rise of gender-neutral bathroom signs in Britain may seem tenuous at first, but there is a thread of logic. Last year, then-Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch proposed a law to curb the increasing prevalence of gender-neutral toilets in public buildings. The initiative, however, appears to have been shelved under Keir Starmer’s DEI-friendly government. With Trump’s administration actively dismantling DEI policies—declaring an end to funding in U.S. government departments and formally recognizing only two sexes—some are wondering if Britain might feel emboldened to revisit such proposals.  

 

Optimism aside, it’s wise not to hold our breath. While DEI programs have brought genuine progress in promoting fairness and equal opportunities, their ideological excesses have often led to absurd and counterproductive measures. Gender-neutral bathrooms, a classic example, have become a divisive topic. Britain’s response to such trends has been notably cautious and at times embarrassingly submissive, adopting these changes with little resistance, even when public opinion suggests otherwise.  

 

The reluctance to act boldly was evident last week when Cabinet Office Minister Georgia Gould provided a noncommittal response to queries about the gender-neutral loo legislation, saying the matter was “currently being reviewed.” Translation: no immediate action will be taken. It’s a far cry from the decisiveness many expected—or hoped for—in light of Trump's unapologetic stance on similar issues.  

 

Meanwhile, government-funded organizations, particularly the police, appear oblivious to the growing public backlash against “woke” culture. A recent DEI reference guide distributed by Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire police has drawn sharp criticism for its excessive political correctness. Officers are advised to avoid phrases like “black sheep,” “blacklisted,” and “black mark” to prevent potential offense. These documents also perpetuate controversial ideas such as gender being a "social construct" and discourage “Christian-centric” language in a predominantly Christian country.  

 

One particularly absurd guideline urges the use of terms like “pregnant person” instead of “pregnant woman.” While this might make sense in niche contexts, its blanket application risks sounding absurd: imagine an officer announcing, “There’s a pregnant person shoplifting in Aisle 3.”  

 

Even the concept of “white fragility” makes an appearance, described as the inability of some white people to process discussions about racism. Critics argue that such ideas fuel division rather than unity, trivializing real issues of discrimination by focusing on inconsequential language debates.  

 

While Trump’s policies are likely to create many unwelcome ripple effects globally—his revival of capital punishment, for example, has already sparked renewed pro-death penalty rhetoric in some quarters—there’s one lesson Britain might benefit from: standing firm on core values. Instead of kowtowing to the excesses of DEI ideology, Britain could adopt a balanced approach that prioritizes fairness and common sense without veering into unnecessary virtue-signaling.  

 

The question is whether Britain still remembers what those values are. Without clarity or the courage to act decisively, the nation risks remaining mired in an ideological limbo. Perhaps, just perhaps, Trump’s unapologetic boldness could inspire a more confident assertion of Britain’s own beliefs.

 

Based on a report by The Daily Telegraph 2025-01-29

 

 

[flyingtlger]

51 minutes ago, Social Media said:

“Will Trump plan save UK gender-neutral loo ban?”  

I don't think so. The Brits have a backbone......

[soalbundy]

8 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I don't think so. The Brits have a backbone......

If Brits had a backbone gender neutral toilets wouldn't even be discussed, pregnant person indeed....what load of rubbish. It's up to you the people, just ignore this insanity.

[roquefort]

"Britain could adopt a balanced approach that prioritizes fairness and common sense without veering into unnecessary virtue-signaling.  The question is whether Britain still remembers what those values are."

 

The majority of Britons do remember what those values are, but their wishes have been ignored by the governing elites for at least a quarter of a century. We have far greater problems than gender-neutral toilets.

 

The police should get away from their computer screens trawling for 'Non-crime hate incidents' and get back on the streets arresting real criminals. Meanwhile, burglaries, shoplifting and car thefts are no longer even investigated.  Hundreds of fighting-age young men arrive on our shores every week in rubber dinghies, to be housed, fed and given mobile phones at the taxpayers' expense.

 

Those winds of change from across the Pond can't come soon enough.

[Snackbar]

All the sensible ones are long gone

 

There aren’t any Brits in Blighty. 

[WDSmart]

Hopefully not. "Woke" is the only way forward for all societies and cultures. Anything else is either halting social progress or, like the USA under Trump, going backwards. Maga = Make America (the USA, not all of the Americas) Grevious Again. 🥹

[Red Forever]

To pick on just one lie from this typical Torygraph drivel: Britain is not a  “predominantly Christian country “.

The 2021 census showed that over half of Brits have no faith whatsoever.

This alone shows that Britain is indeed a “predominantly Secular country “.

[LatPhrao]

13 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I don't think so. The Brits have a backbone......

Thank you!   We need Brit guidance and support fending off Trump felon, criminal, fascist.

[Luuk Chaai]

15 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I don't think so. The Brits have a backbone......

you mean a stiff upper lip !

[SunnyinBangrak]

7 hours ago, Red Forever said:

To pick on just one lie from this typical Torygraph drivel: Britain is not a  “predominantly Christian country “.

The 2021 census showed that over half of Brits have no faith whatsoever.

This alone shows that Britain is indeed a “predominantly Secular country “.

Most popular name. Mohammed. Most popular religion -islam. England is for all intents and purposes an Islamic nation. Brits gave up on Churches and Chrustianity thanks to all the kiddy fiddling and coverups. Thanks "progressives" , but your descendants will not be thankful.

[PomPolo]

Now this is one of my favourite news reports for a while and a long time coming.  As some people would think I am not as right wing as my Avatar photo may suggest.

I am all for :

21 hours ago, Social Media said:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

As long as its not rammed down peoples throats.

Unfortunately the UK is not a strong country like it used to be, we have no national pride, no national sense of protection, we are scared of speaking out about anything that might offend someone who is Blacklisted, a Black-sheep, or black, none of those are offensive words and should be Whitelisted (Damn did I say white, off to the clink for me)

 

Last night of the Proms will be blacklisted and cancelled soon, singing land of hope and glory will be considered racial incitement, singing Rule Britannia will be a minimum of 5 years with no parole and if anyone dares sing the national anthem that is life in prison however most people will be safe as only 1 in 20 people living in the UK were born there (OK dodgy stats but we are not far off :))

 

You think Thailand would put up with the same.  Trumps making a stand and as much as people might disagree with him or my point of view, a country needs a leader that cares about the country.

 

EDITED: Researched it I wasn't far off 1 in 5 (probably more after 2022 since the Dinghy's started swarming)
As of the 2021/22 Census, approximately 16% of the United Kingdom's population was born outside the UK, meaning that around 84% were UK-born.

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk

(And they are the documented immigrants not the 1 in 12 reported the other day that are illegal)

[PomPolo]

21 hours ago, Social Media said:

The question is whether Britain still remembers what those values are. Without clarity or the courage to act decisively, the nation risks remaining mired in an ideological limbo. Perhaps, just perhaps, Trump’s unapologetic boldness could inspire a more confident assertion of Britain’s own beliefs.

I hope so

[soalbundy]

20 hours ago, WDSmart said:

Hopefully not. "Woke" is the only way forward for all societies and cultures. Anything else is either halting social progress or, like the USA under Trump, going backwards. Maga = Make America (the USA, not all of the Americas) Grevious Again. 🥹

This artificial woke nonsense is dying as we write, if ideas have no organic consensus within the community they die, they have no meaning just because a few bi-sexual  leftist liberals fresh from university with a worthless degree in liberal studies screech louder than the hard working majority who can identify with the bits between their legs.

[WDSmart]

2 hours ago, soalbundy said:

This artificial woke nonsense is dying as we write, if ideas have no organic consensus within the community they die, they have no meaning just because a few bi-sexual  leftist liberals fresh from university with a worthless degree in liberal studies screech louder than the hard working majority who can identify with the bits between their legs.

I'm sure past changes in society to such "norms" as racism and misogyny have been viewed much as you describe above. There are a lot more than just "a few bi-sexual  leftist liberals fresh from university with a worthless degree in liberal studies" that are "woke." I, for example, am a straight, heterosexual, White male who graduated from university over fifty years ago with a BA, BS-CSE, and MBA., and I have been "woke" and a far-leftist liberal for at least fifty years. 

[soalbundy]

1 hour ago, WDSmart said:

I'm sure past changes in society to such "norms" as racism and misogyny have been viewed much as you describe above. There are a lot more than just "a few bi-sexual  leftist liberals fresh from university with a worthless degree in liberal studies" that are "woke." I, for example, am a straight, heterosexual, White male who graduated from university over fifty years ago with a BA, BS-CSE, and MBA., and I have been "woke" and a far-leftist liberal for at least fifty years. 

don't bore me with your misfortune