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Scottish football writers’ body sorry as ‘next-level’ sexist jokes prompt walk-out

The co-chair of Women In Journalism Scotland, Gabriella Bennett, said she was ‘sickened’ by an after-dinner speaker’s material, which prompted attendees including broadcaster Eilidh Barbour to walk out

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Scottish Football Writers’ Association issues apology after ‘sexist and racist jokes’ made at awards dinner

It was claimed that several guests at the dinner walked out on the evening after hearing the jokes

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Organisers sorry 'to anyone offended' as female writers walk out of awards event

THE organisers of a sports journalism awards ceremony have issued an apology after a keynote speaker was accused of making “sexist and racist…

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022