North Yorkshire Police incorporated a video featuring Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and an image depicting white people in chains into a mandatory anti-racism training session for officers and staff, according to a participant who attended the course. The full-day training, conducted by the diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy Representation Matters, aimed to raise cultural awareness among police personnel but drew criticism from at least one officer present.

During the session, trainees were shown a reversing of historical racial roles through an image portraying white individuals as enslaved, with instructors prompting them to consider how they might have felt if such material had been part of their education. The course also included a YouTube clip in which Farage responded to questions about alleged opposition among some Muslims to British values. In the video, Farage stated, “We are living in two-tier Britain, where police forces now care more about diversity and inclusion than solving crimes.”

An officer who attended the training expressed discomfort with the inclusion of politically charged content, describing it as an unwelcome intrusion into a police educational setting. The officer said the material seemed selectively chosen to support a particular perspective, stating that the training appeared to be pushing an agenda rather than focusing solely on cultural awareness.

North Yorkshire Police and Representation Matters have been approached for comment on the course content and the concerns raised by participants. The incident highlights ongoing debates about the role and scope of diversity and inclusion programs within law enforcement agencies, particularly regarding the balance between cultural sensitivity training and perceived political messaging.