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The Labour shadow Culture Secretary - wearing this in the HoC?

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Urmstongran Tue 04-Feb-20 23:06:31

Let's face it if she turned up to work as a teacher, town planner, or any kind of civil servant, she would be pulled aside and advised her attire was not smart casual, and breached the dress code.

Why one rule for workers, and another for MP’s?

Nico97 Tue 04-Feb-20 23:02:12

It's all about having standards - evidently she doesn't have any.

Urmstongran Tue 04-Feb-20 22:57:34

That dress hadn’t slipped. It was an off the shoulder style (see other photos in the media).

Too much skin on display.

In that setting I’d have felt uncomfortable looking at her. ‘Cover up lady’ would have been running through my mind.

suziewoozie Tue 04-Feb-20 22:54:28

WTF are you talking about annie ?

suziewoozie Tue 04-Feb-20 22:53:43

But he’s a Tory man so is beyond reproach Grandad

Anniebach Tue 04-Feb-20 22:53:33

I always wished Corbyn would do something about the stain
under his nose , yuck

Grandad1943 Tue 04-Feb-20 22:42:59

Well, if Boris Johnson were to comb his hair prior to entering Parliament then that would demonstrate some respect to the House of Commons, would it not.

However, Johnson always looks and acts as if he had just arrived back from a long night out, and is still under the influence.

suziewoozie Tue 04-Feb-20 22:39:32

Thanks POGS for that comment

suziewoozie Tue 04-Feb-20 22:37:06

What she is wearing speaks much about her behaviour

What exactly would that be annie? What behaviour? She’s been an MP for over 3 years and hasn’t dressed inappropriately before or done anything else she’s been criticised for. She doesn’t have multiple affairs or lie every time she opens her mouth.

POGS Tue 04-Feb-20 22:36:28

I think Tracy Brabin merely had what is called a ' Wardrobe Malfunction'.

Her dress ' slipped off ' her shoulder rather than she entered the House wearing it off the shoulder.

Anniebach Tue 04-Feb-20 22:36:07

You are being very silly paddyanne , dressing appropriately
is not old fashion

Chewbacca Tue 04-Feb-20 22:23:31

What she is wearing speaks much about her behaviour

I'd agree with Annie there, Paddyann. And I thought the very same thing when I watched Corbyn turn up at a Rememberance Day ceremony wearing a grubby looking anorak, whilst everyone else managed to wear more appropriate and dignified suits.

paddyanne Tue 04-Feb-20 22:14:35

Thats very old fashioned annie never judge a book by its cover .That the kind of attitude we dont want surely the ame one that says girls in short skirts are "asking for it" or do you believe that too?

Anniebach Tue 04-Feb-20 22:11:46

What she is wearing speaks much about her behaviour

Newquay Tue 04-Feb-20 22:11:21

We women must prove, in every way, we want to be taken seriously-this is not the way to go about it!

Chewbacca Tue 04-Feb-20 22:10:17

Hardly a professional look is it? Heaven knows, TM got slated often enough for her choice of clothes but, in comparison, she was a paean to haute couture. grin

quizqueen Tue 04-Feb-20 22:09:21

The way people dress often indicates the behaviour they display and, in this case, it's disrespect.

lucywinter Tue 04-Feb-20 22:09:09

Good grief!

paddyanne Tue 04-Feb-20 22:05:28

I'm more concerned abou the behaviour than what they wear

lavenderzen Tue 04-Feb-20 21:58:29

I wondered if she had come straight from a night out! Or was planning an early get away to go clubbing.

SueDonim Tue 04-Feb-20 21:50:29

My first thought was that they must have the heating thermostat up high in the HoC! grin

Urmstongran Tue 04-Feb-20 21:44:23

Oh dear.

Tracy Brabin, aged 58y, Labour MP for Batley, ex ‘Corrie’ soap actress wore this yesterday in the HoC.

I was embarrassed on her behalf. What do you think about her choice of outfit for work?