We may never know what sparked Rachel Reeves's visible anguish in the House of Commons on Wednesday but the Chancellor's distress is likely to be remembered long after her tears have dried.
As we saw this weekend with Anisimova’s humiliating defeat in the women’s final, we shouldn’t underestimate the pressure on women in public life. Not only expected to perform at the same level as men but to look the part and maintain their composure when they’re quizzed about it afterward.
Never mind the tears - my first thought was she looks absolutely knackered. Those bags are getting bigger. Huge stress is these roles - really not good for the body.
As we saw this weekend with Anisimova’s humiliating defeat in the women’s final, we shouldn’t underestimate the pressure on women in public life. Not only expected to perform at the same level as men but to look the part and maintain their composure when they’re quizzed about it afterward.
Never mind the tears - my first thought was she looks absolutely knackered. Those bags are getting bigger. Huge stress is these roles - really not good for the body.