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Live now - Lizz Truss oral evidence to WESC: The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across Government

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 15:55

parliamentlive.tv/event/index/e426820b-d147-4dc7-adf0-a1e21bfe6bb4

My aim is not to make this a specialised conversation amongst a few groups

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ArabellaScott · 25/05/2021 16:48

''we are not responsible for doing other deparments' homework' - Truss.

Liking her more by the minute.

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 16:47

'you're on mute chair' 😅

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 16:46

'I've commissioned the equality data programme which is identifying the biggest gaps in terms of equality of opportunity across the country, but also across the groups I've just mentioned above'

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 16:44

'I believe the way to do this, is to focus very firmly on fairness for each individual'

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highame · 25/05/2021 16:44

Noakes started off with LGBT but I think Liz Truss put her straight. Noakes likes to make a flourishing final comment and then move on without a Truss getting a chance at reply, but Truss is unfazed.

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 16:44

'we must make sure everyone is treated fairly regardless of where they live, their race, their sex, their sexuality or disability'

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ArabellaScott · 25/05/2021 16:37

Argh, missing chunks of htis. Seems to be actually discussing various inequalities like geographical/social/class etc, which is refreshing

Shedbuilder · 25/05/2021 16:17

Can't see anyone actually discussing this on the other thread. This is it.

highame · 25/05/2021 16:11

These are great comments findthe

My aim is not to make this a specialised conversation amongst a few groups

This especially, recognises that some sordid stats have been used 'It's important our work is embedded in data and evidence'

highame · 25/05/2021 16:08

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4254174-Women-do-have-vaginas-Nick

A link to the other thread that's discussing this

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 16:08

'what connects us all is that we are all human'

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ArabellaScott · 25/05/2021 16:05

Oh, it's Caroline Nope.

ArabellaScott · 25/05/2021 16:05

Yas!!

Shedbuilder · 25/05/2021 16:03

Kishwer Falkner 'resolutely focussed on enforcing equality legislation rather than a running commentary on equality issues.'

Yes!

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FindTheTruth · 25/05/2021 15:56

'It's important our work is embedded in data and evidence'

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