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Miriam Burrell

Tory MP ‘should be ashamed’ for repeating ‘misogynistic’ smear, says Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner has said a Tory MP should be “ashamed of herself” after repeating claims the deputy leader of the Opposition tried to distract Boris Johnson with her legs in the House of Commons.

In April, a newspaper quoted claims that Ms Rayner had tried to distract Mr Johnson. Following the report at the time, Mr Johnson said he “deplored the misogyny” directed at Ms Rayner.

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