Carol Vorderman has branded failed London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey “sexist” for saying she isn’t a “serious political commentator” as a consequence of footage she posts on social media.
The tv presenter posted on X that Lord Bailey – who was made a Conservative peer by Boris Johnson – was a “misogynist” and branded him #SexistShaun.
She shared a clip from GB News broadcast final week, through which Lord Bailey was talking about her.
Lord Bailey mentioned: “Look, on one hand she’s got all that stuff, you know, she’s a serious political commentator, and then if you look at her Instagram it’s all pictures of her bum and her boobs. So what is it here? She can’t be both.”
Ms Vorderman has been outspoken about her opposition to the present authorities on social media, and selected to proceed utilizing the platforms over internet hosting her BBC radio present.
Lord Bailey’s political profession has included quite a lot of failed makes an attempt to get elected to parliament. He additionally labored for the federal government beneath David Cameron as an adviser.
In 2015, he was elected to the London Assembly, and in 2019 he was chosen to be the Tory‘s candidate to run in opposition to Sadiq Khan within the subsequent mayoral election within the capital.
When the election ultimately occurred in 2021, he misplaced to the incumbent.
He was added to the House of Lords in 2023.
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Responding to Lord Bailey on X, Ms Vorderman – most well-known for her time as a presenter on Countdown – mentioned: “Tory Shaun Bailey is a MISOGYNIST #SexistShaun – the Jingle & Mingle Partygate apologist”.
She added: “Shaun thinks that women who wear lycra in the gym shouldn’t be allowed a political opinion…. or I assume a vote!
“Failed mayoral candidate #SexistShaun was made a lord final yr. Yet one other Tory honour for dishonour.”
In 2023, Lord Bailey apologised “unreservedly” after a video of his workers throughout lockdown emerged.
During Lord Bailey’s mayoral marketing campaign, they had been seen to be dancing with one another – and images confirmed an absence of social distancing.
The gathering – which occurred on 14 December 2020 when London was in Tier 2 of COVID lockdown – was attended by Lord Bailey.
Ms Vorderman posted a number of extra occasions about Lord Bailey on X, with the hashtag “SexistShaun” trending on the social media platform.
One of those that voiced assist for Ms Vorderman on X was the Labour MP Carolyn Harris.
She mentioned: “What is it with Tory Men having a go at vodders. They really must feel threatened to stoop this low.
“All energy to Carol and the ladies.”
Lord Bailey and the Conservative Party have been approached for remark.
Source: information.sky.com”