UKIP's plan to scrap discrimination laws attacked by REC

Following the revelation that UKIP would scrap legislation that prevents employers discriminating on the basis of nationality, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has claimed the move would take Britain back to the ‘bad old days’.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage’s comment to a Channel 4 documentary, due to be aired next week, has been criticised by the leaders of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties, with Downing Street calling his comments ‘deeply concerning’.

REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green, said: “Getting rid of race equality rules that would mean workers could be blatantly discriminated against on the basis of their race would be an appalling step backwards for our modern, dynamic labour market.  As well as opening the door for outright discrimination such a move would leave no room to challenge unconscious bias in workplace.