Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:12pm on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Home Secretary James Cleverly faces increasing demands to resign after making insensitive jokes about spiking his wife's drink with a date rape drug at a Downing Street reception. Despite apologizing, critics argue the comments undermine government efforts to combat spiking. Jemima Olchawski from the Fawcett Society calls the remarks "sickening," emphasizing the need for trust in addressing violence against women. Shadow Minister Alex Davies-Jones rejects the tired excuse of "It was a joke," urging cultural change. The comments overshadow government messages on spiking, sparking a call for a zero-tolerance approach to misogyny from its frontbench.
