"I don't think even I had recognised the misogyny that still exists in public life."
"women, without a shadow of a doubt, get it a lot worse in politics."
"I used to think I got it bad but stories he has heard from female politicians makes the abuse I've received in my career pale in comparison."
A chancellor recognised that misogyny persists in public life and highlighted its ongoing presence ahead of a Budget announcement. The observation emphasised that women in politics endure substantially worse abuse than men. A former home secretary agreed on broadcast radio, noting that many male politicians’ experiences of abuse pale in comparison with accounts reported by female colleagues. The former home secretary reflected that earlier perceptions of personal mistreatment now seem minor relative to the stories from women in politics. The remarks underscore the entrenched, gendered harassment faced by women in public office.
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