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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Sexist Tory attacks on Angela Rayner ‘stink of classism’

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Misogynistic remarks about Angela Rayner by Torys MP in the Mail on Sunday “stink of” classism as well as sexism, a leading human rights lawyer has said.

Charlotte Proudman, a feminist barrister, suggested some Conservatives perceived the Labour deputy leader as not being of the “same standard” as Eton-educated politicians due to the fact she went to state school.

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