By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-04-04 12:38:00 | Updated at 2025-04-05 10:36:29
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GB News hosts Tom Harwood and Emily Carver have mocked Westminster City Council's controversial "white privilege test" in a hilarious on-air exchange.
It comes after it has been reported that the Labour-run council has been requiring staff to undergo a "privilege walk" quiz as part of efforts to combat unconscious bias against ethnic minorities.
The policy also ensures "global majority" candidates are shortlisted for jobs. The virtual test awards points based on various factors, with being a white male scoring the highest at +15 points.
GB News hosts Tom and Emily took the test live on air, turning it into a comedic segment.
She said: "In Westminster, apparently. It's a privilege. I drive a new car."
Tom said: "No, that's not true." She pointed out: "But you are learning. I have a designer handbag. True or False?"
He said: "I don't own a designer handbag." The exchange ended with Emily asking, "Are you a white male?"
"I apologise, but I am in fact a white male," Tom joked.
"Ding ding ding. You are uber privileged," she declared. "You shouldn't even bother going into Westminster City Council looking for work."
"No job for me at Westminster Council. I mean, it's just crazy," Harwood concluded.
The virtual test awards points based on various factors, with being a white male scoring the highest at +15 points.
The test scores points for various privileges, including +5 or +10 if parents read to you as a child, if English is your first language, or if you drive a new car.
Having a designer handbag, shopping at Waitrose, or never being stopped by police also earn positive points.
Tom got an extra 15 points for being a white man
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Points are deducted for taking annual leave for religious holidays, living in rented accommodation, or having a disability.
Westminster Council has defended its approach, insisting its recruitment policies are "industry standard" and "entirely consistent with UK employment law."
A council spokesman said the policies "have been in place for a number of years."
"In keeping with many public sector and private companies, we are committed to ensuring all candidates can compete for a range of roles and we actively promote ourselves as an inclusive employer," the spokesman added.
The council claimed the PowerPoint presentation containing the privilege test "does not form any part of our formal policy, training or recruitment process."
