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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Caroline Davies

Sunak’s interruptions ignite debate over ‘mansplaining’ in politics

Rishi Sunak taking part in the BBC Tory leadership debate.
Rishi Sunak taking part in the BBC Tory leadership debate. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

Of the many blows traded between Tory leader wannabes Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, perhaps the most surprising has been accusations of “aggressive mansplaining” by the former chancellor from the foreign secretary’s camp.

Sunak’s interruptions in Monday night’s head-to-head debate, his speaking over Truss, his general “shouty private school behaviour” was condemned as “desperate” and “unbecoming” by Truss supporters.

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