UK lawmaker from Johnson's party suspended in porn in parliament case (Corrects statement by chief whip's spokesperson who changed wording) Reuters · Apr 29, 2022
Emily Sheffield: How can Parliament tackle sexual violence when Pestminster MPs roam free? It was only in 1991 that the House of Lords ruled that marital rape was illegal. This was just one of the many facts I needed reminding of and found in barrister Harriet Johnson’s compelling and forensically written book Enough: the Violence Against Women and How to End It. I… Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022
Angela Rayner was with Keir Starmer on night of lockdown beer photo, Labour say Labour sources admitted a 'genuine mistake' after an official initially denied she was there. But Labour denied Tory claims they broke the law and hit back: "They want people to think it’s all the same, so no scandal matters" Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022
'Coward' should be outed for sexist remarks, insists Dumfries and Galloway MP Alister Jack says he was disgusted at the comments directed towards Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner this week Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022
Angela Rayner: the woman at the heart of new ‘Pestminster’ scandal So often the target of sexist and classist attacks, this week’s Basic Instinct comments were just the latest attempt to undermine the deputy opposition leader. But why is she such a threat? Martha Gill reports Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022
Rayner was with Starmer during lockdown beers, Labour admits The party said its previous claims that the deputy leader was not present were a ‘genuine mistake’, and it insisted no Covid rules were broken The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Government misses deadline to publish security advice on Lord Evgeny Lebedev It claimed it needed more time to consider whether redactions were needed over national security Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022
'Time to draw a line in the sand over sexism and misogyny' says First Minister The First Minister was asked for her response to the misogynistic article directed at deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner last week The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2022
Angela Rayner, porn in parliament and a depressing week for British politics There are more women in the UK parliament and government than ever before – making up about one third of the total 650 members. Yet, there are still cases like The Mail on Sunday running the headline “Stone the crows! Tories accuse Rayner of Basic Instinct ploy to distract Boris”.… The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022
Douglas Ross accused of 'misogyny' after snipe about female SNP politician THE Scottish Tory leader has been accused of dealing in Westminster-style "misogyny” over comments he made about a female politician. The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2022
The Oxford Union parades ignorance with no shame – no wonder the Tories love it So Angela Rayner does not have Boris Johnson’s ‘debating training’. Is that a reference to mumbling about Peppa Pig World, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022
Keir Starmer v Boris Johnson: inside their very political psychodrama The Rayner row has escalated the antipathy between the two leaders. With the PM under threat, is this Starmer’s moment? Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022
Top Tory caught watching porn in the House of Commons expected to lose job A Tory MP was spotted sitting next to a female colleague in the Commons watching porn on his phone. Parliament's independent watchdog is now investigating - and a minister called for him to be expelled Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
Tories hit by another scandal after MP accused of watching porn in Commons Female MPs complain about sexism and misogyny in Tory ranks in meeting on Tuesday night The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 'Restaurant boss said my walk wasn't sexy enough - workplace sexism is a real issue' Lydia Veljanovski says the boss of a posh restaurant in London told her that her walk wasn't sexy enough. She says it's easier to laugh off workplace sexism than be accused of lacking humour
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 The Convict’s spluttered truths of his own choosing meet Starmer’s scorn Pressed on the cost of living, Boris Johnson compulsively, needily uses the figures he wants
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 The prime minister merely echoes the empty threats of King Lear Brief letters: ‘Terrors of the earth’ | Oxford Union debating skills | Half Man Half Biscuit | Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022 Don’t pity my friend Angela Rayner — let’s clear out Westminster’s pathetic men The Mail on Sunday story about Angela Rayner doing a “Sharon Stone” and “flashing” Boris Johnson during PMQs by crossing her legs is as absurd as it is depressing. The idea that our Prime Minister — a man with a sex life so fruity, he’s a walking sperm bank —…
Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2022 ‘She loves it really’ is doubling down on sexism and it helps no one Angela Rayner pinpoints the circular argument of sexist rhetoric
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Should MPs be suspended over misogyny? Have your say Vote in our reader poll and let us know what you think about the fallout after The Mail on Sunday’s Basic Instinct article on Angela Rayner
Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022 Boris Johnson told to 'send clear message' to Tory backbenchers over sexist Angela Rayner comments It came as Angela Rayner spoke out against the every day sexism she is forced to endure.
Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022 Boris Johnson told to 'send clear message' Tory backbenchers over sexist Angela Rayner comments It came as Angela Rayner spoke out against the every day sexism she is forced to endure.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 Chief whip investigates reports Tory MP watched porn in House of Commons Female Tory MPs complain about sexism in parliament after claims a senior colleague was watching porn on his phone
Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 Top Tory caught watching porn in Commons - sitting next to female minister Three sources said that around a dozen women MPs at the meeting shared accounts of alleged sexism and harassment by their colleagues
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 Angela Rayner hits back at claims she enjoys ‘sexist slurs’ Labour deputy says comments are ‘mortifying and hurtful’, as Mail on Sunday rebuffs Speaker’s request to meet