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Green Party's Hannah Spencer has right-wingers fuming
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8:05Now PlayingIn a clip from today's podcast, Ava, Seán and Andy discuss the online backlash that followed Green MP Hannah Spencer’s maiden speech in the House of Commons.
Spencer’s speech wasn't materially different from other maiden speeches, but instead of focusing on what she said, much of the reaction on social media fixated on what she wore.
The trio break down how Spencer’s perfectly appropriate outfit, a colourful combination of trousers, shirt and waistcoat, became the target of sexist commentary. Users criticised the “loudness” of her clothes, and one user even used AI to generate an image of how she would look in a more traditional outfit.
Ava, Seán and Andy explore the irony of these criticisms, especially given Spencer's threatening encounter with anti-trans activists last week who claim to defend women’s rights. They also discuss the broader pattern of attacks Spencer has faced since running for office, from mockery of her previous work as a plumber and trainee plasterer, to harassment during the election campaign.
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