Angela Rayner lashes out and calls Sunak “pint sized loser”.

And all the other insults bandied around?
By countless others?

I have had enough of silk purses in the last fourteen years to last me a lifetime, bring on the sows ears. I don’t think the electorate really cares if Rayner is ‘not ladylike’ and makes the genteel harumph into their handkerchiefs, they just want a government that will deliver, and they like her - in fact they probably like her more than they like the vast majority of politicians.

Reuters
Boris Johnson has a long record of controversial comments about women, gay people and ethnic minorities.
He has called gay men "bumboys," and compared Muslim women to "letterboxes."
In one column he labeled black Africans "piccaninnies" with "watermelon smiles."
He suggested that Malaysian women only go to university "to find men to marry."

What's his excuse?

MissAdventure

How about having a face that belongs on a baby seal clubber?

That's my passport photo!

MissAdventure

Reuters
Boris Johnson has a long record of controversial comments about women, gay people and ethnic minorities.
He has called gay men "bumboys," and compared Muslim women to "letterboxes."
In one column he labeled black Africans "piccaninnies" with "watermelon smiles."
He suggested that Malaysian women only go to university "to find men to marry."

He's gone.

Whatever Boris Johnson said … I still don’t like her!

youtube.com/shorts/h_YY7uIIhhs?si=5mDe9X6DKSmLnn4x

Kate1949

It's unacceptable to make comments about someone's appearance, no matter who they are.

That's my feeling too.

He has control of who he is, but not his height.

And calling people a "loser" is so juvenile. It's how children and teenagers talk to each other, or about each other.

I had some admiration for her, for what she's achieved, but that's seriously diminished.

... would've been more civilised and mature to attack him on his policies and what he says.

The fact that people are gone doesn't mean they never said these things.

If Starmer were elected and became incapacitated she would be in charge. Unthinkable.

But perhaps that's partly why they are gone.
Unacceptable behaviour.

Callistemon21

But perhaps that's partly why they are gone.
Unacceptable behaviour.

I don't believe those are the reasons.
It was party gate.

And calling people a "loser" is so juvenile. It's how children and teenagers talk to each other, or about each other.

I had some admiration for her, for what she's achieved, but that's seriously diminished.

I have admiration for how she has achieved what she has so far, after her difficult start in life. She's obviously got drive, ambition and must be clever.
However, she often shows her lack of education.

So do some of the "boys" in the hoc.

Germanshepherdsmum

I agree with what you say Primrose.

I recall that when we recently discussed AR a comparison was made with Alan Johnson, who had had a terrible childhood but made himself into a good politician who could talk to anyone. A thoroughly decent and honourable man. She should take a leaf from his book. When she gets going the gutter is still very much in evidence.

I am a big fan of Alan Johnson and have read all 4 books of his memoirs.

He can adapt his behaviour and language to suit any occasion and this is something we all have to do at times. Well apart from AR.😝

I too have great admiration for Alan Johnson, who displayed the highest standards in both his private and public life. What a decent Prime Minister he would have made.

I just listened to this analysis on LBC. Very interesting explanation of why the Tories don’t like Angela Rayner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RQTmJFEdSI

Angela may not be everyone’s ideal politician but talk about her coming from (and belonging) in the gutter is frankly disgusting .
I’m not sure what coming from or living in the gutter means. I’m certain it doesn’t include being a child cater of a vulnerable mother who had mental health problems. All credit to Angela for grabbing opportunities and making the most of her natural
Talents

MissAdventure

youtu.be/iCNwXHaTDik?si=8vnM3UNERT7H2t7R

Absolutely unthinkably ghastly creepy man!!

Iam64

I thought she was in control in her own Angela way. When Corbyn appointed her to Education I was unimpressed. I’ve grown to like her, something I didn’t expect. I feel she’s grown into her role

I fear that only her hair has grown. If Yvette Cooper had been chosen as deputy leader I’d be much happier, but it was Rayner they voted for unfortunately.

LovesBach

I too have great admiration for Alan Johnson, who displayed the highest standards in both his private and public life. What a decent Prime Minister he would have made.

I think so too.

Callistemon21

Joking about someone's height or physical appearance is unacceptable.

I agree. I don't agree with people saying she is from the gutter though.

maddyone

Oh dear. She seems to lack manners.
I don’t have any time time for Sunak, but that’s beside the point.

Sparklefizz

What would people be saying if Sunak had personally insulted Angela Rayner? All hell would break loose!!

I think Angela is a refreshing change from the public school politicians that we have endured over the last few years who have no idea, and don’t care how most of us live.
It is clear that she is seen as a threat to the Tories because the right wing press are doing all they can to discredit her.

She did not have an easy start in life, but has worked hard and with great determination to get to this position. She should be admired, and leaves Starmer in the shade.

Good for Angela. We need more like you.