Originally Posted by
JamesWales
I don't think they are more diverse no. I think it's a fact that they are not. However, they certainly have a better record in promoting and actually putting in power people who are not white men. I think the general philosophy of 'talent' being the determinant as opposed to identity means it is inevitable. Various Tory cabinets have of course been more diverse, last three chancellors have all been of asian heritage, two female prime ministers etc.
Where they do fall down is in terms of schools and class background etc, although every party does pretty poorly in that respect unfortunately.