# MoD diversity-related roles estimated to cost £2.74 million a year

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/cash-strapped-mod-blows-3million-on-diversity-labour-should-put-frontline-soldiers-first-say-critics/
- Published: 2026-10-26T22:31:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T22:47:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16240685/Cash-strapped-MoD-spent-3-million-50-diversity-officers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- MoD diversity-related roles were estimated to cost £2.74 million a year.
- The estimate counted 53 staff with relevant terms in their job titles.
- The MoD says the figures do not identify staff working exclusively on inclusion.

## Summary

Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request suggests the Ministry of Defence had 53 staff with diversity-related terms in their job titles as of 31 March 2026, at an estimated annual salary cost of £2.74 million. The figures have prompted criticism from opposition politicians, who argue that defence funding and frontline needs should take priority.

The estimate was calculated by multiplying staff numbers in each role by the median salary band; the roles included two RAF Wing Commanders, a Royal Navy Commodore and an RAF Squadron Leader. The MoD disputes the figures, saying a keyword search of job titles does not show how many staff work exclusively on diversity and inclusion. It says it is investing almost £300 billion in defence over the next four years.

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