Helen Goodman and the tweet about new Conservative ministers

Labour MP, shadow minister

What was posted

Helen Goodman posted a disparaging comment about women appointed to David Cameron’s government in a reshuffle.

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Why it mattered

The remarks drew criticism from ministers including Nicky Morgan, and Goodman issued an unreserved apology. It became a story about the reception of the new ministers alongside the reshuffle itself.

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