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Dawn Butler

Dawn Butler

Tory politician who called two female Labour MPs ‘vile’ stands down

A Tory candidate contesting the May 6 local elections has stood down after tweets emerged of him calling two female MPs “vile”. Stuart Brown, who planned to stand for the council seat of Ryde West on the Isle of Wight in the upcoming elections, said he did not want to be a “distraction” and that his words […]

Dawn Butler

Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of ‘gaslighting’ MPs and the country with his responses

A Labour MP has accused Jacob Rees-Mogg of “gaslighting” both MPs and the country with his responses over arrangements for the virtual parliament in the Commons. Up to 50 MPs can attend the Commons chamber due to social distancing requirements, while Zoom contributions are currently allowed for questions sessions, urgent questions and ministerial statements. The […]