What's happened
Cabinet minister expresses concern over misogynistic language in politics, following revelations from Dominic Cummings' WhatsApp messages.
Why it matters
The expression of concern by a Cabinet minister highlights the impact of misogynistic language on women's participation in politics, and raises questions about workplace culture and diversity in government.
What the papers say
The Telegraph emphasizes the potential impact on women entering politics, while The Independent focuses on the Cabinet minister's condemnation of misogyny in the workplace. Sky News provides details of the evidence presented by Helen McNamara regarding the handling of the COVID pandemic.
How we got here
The story stems from revelations in Dominic Cummings' WhatsApp messages and the subsequent apology to the Covid Inquiry for his language, including derogatory remarks about a senior official. This has sparked a wider discussion about the treatment of women in politics and the workplace culture in government.
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Dominic Mckenzie Cummings is a British political strategist who has served as chief adviser to UK prime minister Boris Johnson since July 2019.
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Michelle Emma May Elizabeth Donelan is a British Conservative Party politician. She was elected at the general election in May 2015 as the Member of Parliament for the Chippenham constituency in Wiltshire, which includes the market towns of Bradford on Av