Quite right! Q&A: Has the Equality Act created a ‘hierarchy of victimhood’?
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Mar 6, 2026 They debate why talented Britons are leaving for places like Dubai and whether the push factors reflect failing domestic policy. They question whether the Equality Act has drifted into creating a hierarchy of victimhood and outline practical harms from public sector equality duties. They survey contemporary right-wing leaders worldwide and consider which styles of conservative leadership Britain might learn from.
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Citizenship Entails State Protection Abroad
- British citizenship carries a near-absolute expectation of state protection abroad regardless of an individual's residency or tax status.
- Michael Gove invoked Palmerston and Don Pacifico to argue RAF/naval rescue should cover tax exiles like those in Dubai.
Snobbery Fuels Backlash Against Dubai Returnees
- Public anger at Dubai evacuees often masks snobbery and envy toward perceived 'tax exiles' or influencers.
- Madeline Grant warns reactions are vengeful and inconsistent compared with aid for other crises like Sudan.
Comparing Dubai Emigrants To Historical Nabobs
- Michael Gove compares modern Dubai emigrants to historical nabobs and buccaneers who enriched Britain.
- He and Madeline reference Vanity Fair and Joss Sedley to illustrate cultural friction on return.