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Kemi Badenoch Criticized Over Autism Remarks in Pamphlet

October 14, 2024
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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Kemi Badenoch, a Tory leadership candidate, is facing criticism after her campaign pamphlet suggested that individuals with autism receive “better treatment” and “economic privileges,” sparking outrage among advocates and political peers. 

The 36-page essay, Conservatism in Crisis, outlines perceived barriers to economic growth and includes contentious statements regarding autism and anxiety.

The pamphlet argued that conditions such as anxiety and autism had transitioned from being “something people should work on themselves as individuals” to challenges that society, schools, and employers must adapt to. It claimed that a diagnosis of autism now offers “economic advantages and protections,” drawing backlash for potentially stigmatizing neurodiverse individuals.

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Former justice secretary Robert Buckland, who previously published a review into employment rates among autistic people, called the remarks “muddled” and stressed the importance of not “stigmatizing or lumping” neurodiverse conditions with mental health challenges. 

He also criticized the pamphlet for confusing anxiety, a recognized mental health condition, with autism, a developmental disability. “Anxiety is not a neurodiverse condition … autism is not a mental health condition,” Buckland said.

Anxiety And Autism Confusion

According to the NHS, anxiety is classified as a mental health condition, while the National Autistic Society defines autism as a developmental disability. Buckland’s review revealed that 700,000 autistic individuals are economically inactive due to employment barriers, and he emphasized that discussions about autism should be based on evidence rather than speculation.

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The pamphlet further claimed that children diagnosed with autism or anxiety “may well get better treatment or equipment at school,” including transportation benefits and that autistic employees enjoy stronger protections against unfair dismissal. It argued that these developments had created additional costs for schools and workplaces without improving mental health outcomes.

Critics were quick to condemn the essay’s portrayal of autism, arguing that it could foster harmful misconceptions. “Mixing up autism with mental health is not right,” Buckland stated, calling for a clearer distinction between the two. He emphasized the importance of addressing autism with sensitivity and evidence-based approaches.

In response to the controversy, a spokesperson for Badenoch stated that it was “wrong to infer any prejudice” from the pamphlet and urged for open dialogue about mental health. “If we are to resolve the problem of deteriorating mental health, we must be able to point out that it is happening and how society has changed its approach,” they said.

The pamphlet also claimed that modern approaches to mental health, which require schools and employers to make accommodations, had “failed to improve people’s mental health outcomes.” Badenoch’s campaign defended the need for honest discussions about whether current methods of addressing mental health were effective.

Badenoch, who is seen as a frontrunner in the Conservative leadership race, has previously courted controversy for her comments. At the Tory conference, she drew ire for suggesting that maternity pay in the UK, which is among the lowest in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, was “excessive.”

As debates over her leadership candidacy heat up, Badenoch’s remarks on autism and mental health have added fuel to an already contentious race for the Tory leadership.

Badenoch’s campaign continues to face scrutiny, with some questioning whether her stance on issues such as mental health and employment protections aligns with modern societal values. 

Nonetheless, her supporters argue that her willingness to engage in controversial conversations reflects her commitment to addressing difficult issues.

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