Have The Tories Come A Long Way ( Are They More Diverse Than Other Parties )

[Nobody's Rep]

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.

So if the main determinant is talent was Boris some form of laboratory experiment to prove that talent is needed as for the time he has been in charge I am not sure what his real talents are that are of value to being PM