A ‘Sexist of the Yr’ award was allegedly handed out at a lockdown-breaking Downing Road Christmas social gathering.
The prize was reportedly introduced throughout a mock ceremony at an unlawful gathering at No10 in December 2020, the Occasions has reported.
Following the allegation, Angela Rayner has written to Boris Johnson demanding he solutions questions over the experiences.
In a letter to Mr Johnson, the deputy Labour chief has stated if the presentation did happen, the federal government should launch additional info together with who gave out the award, who was nominated for it and why, and who obtained the prize.
‘It has already been established that there have been various occasions in Downing Road that have been unlawful beneath the lockdown guidelines in place on the time, however this raises additional questions in regards to the conduct of senior political figures through the course of those occasions that deserve an pressing response from you,’ the letter states.
‘You might have claimed on the file this week that there's “no place” for sexism in politics, and but there are actually severe and credible allegations within the Sunday Occasions that sexist behaviour has not solely taken place in your personal workplace however has been celebrated and rewarded.
‘You might be finally chargeable for the tradition and exercise that takes place inside Downing Road beneath your administration.
‘If true, these allegations usually are not solely at odds along with your professed opposition to sexism however set a horrible instance and should lead to additional motion.
‘Please may you verify what motion will now be taken? Given the seriousness of the brand new revelations in right now’s Sunday Occasions and the intense issues and questions arising, I look ahead to your speedy response.’
The allegation comes after every week of accusations of a tradition of misogyny and sexual misconduct present inside Westminster.
A complete of 56 MPs are – together with three members of Boris Johnson’s Cupboard, it has been reported.
Workers working in Parliament are additionally stated to have drawn up and circulated a listing of MPs they are saying have behaved inappropriately in a bid to warn others.
The experiences additionally come after a Tory MP resigned after admitting to twice watching porn within the Home of Commons.
Neil Parish, the member of parliament for Tiverton & Honiton stop on Saturday after claiming he first seen the x-rated content material unintentionally after taking a look at tractors however confessed the second event was a ‘second of insanity’.
Downing Road has declined to touch upon the allegations.
.
Post a Comment