Former top official Helen MacNamara tells Covid inquiry women were sidelined in male-dominated No 10.
A "macho" culture in Downing Street harmed the UK's response to the Covid pandemic, a top official from the time has said.
She hit the headlines again this week, when it emerged Mr Cummings told colleagues on WhatsApp during the crisis he wanted to "personally handcuff her and escort her from the building". Giving evidence to the inquiry on Tuesday, Mr Cummings accepted his language was "deplorable" but denied he had been misogynistic, adding: "I was much ruder about men."In her own evidence, Ms MacNamara described a "macho, confident" environment within government when Covid struck in early 2020, with an "unbelievably bullish" approach about the UK's ability to respond.
She also wrote that a "disproportionate amount of attention" was given to the impact of lockdown on "male pursuits," citing football, hunting, shooting and fishing. She also accused Downing Street of "lying" about parties, in its initial response to the Partygate scandal
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s Abruptly Closed on Capitol HillWelcome to the beautiful life
Read more »
Crazy Aunt Helen’s opens tomorrow (Wednesday) on Barracks RowWelcome to the beautiful life
Read more »
Exclusive Helen’s Dead Clip Shows a Tense TalkComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Helen's Dead clip from the Emile Hirsch and Tyrese Gibson-led mystery comedy movie.
Read more »
'Stiletto row' official to appear at Covid inquiryChris Mason looks ahead to former top civil servant Helen McNamara's testimony at the Covid inquiry.
Read more »
What Will It Take for More Pregnant Women to Get the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine?Physicians provided tips on how to increase rates of pregnant women receiving the COVID-19 booster.
Read more »
Claims that Matthew Perry died because of COVID-19 vaccine are unfounded, lack evidenceActor Matthew Perry died Oct. 28, setting off a new round of unfounded rumors that a celebrity’s death was caused by a C
Read more »