Rachel Maclean, the assistant head of the Conservative Party, received harsh criticism for her remarks about a trans political rival. (RachelMacleanMP/BBCPOLITICSLive/YouTube)
After formally defaming one of her public poll rivals, the deputy chair of the Conservative Party received harsh criticism.
Redditch MP Rachel Maclean received harsh criticism for endorsing a tweet on X, previously Online, that referred to Melissa Poulton, her transgender political rival from Bromsgrove, as “a man who wears a wig.”
“While the Greens are unaware of what a person is, my Worcestershire neighbors, the residents of Bromsgrove undoubtedly are,” Maclean retorted in response.
Poulton, who declared her election in early December, said she thought the remarks were “gaslighting” and “childish activities from a state party who’s going to be out of business.”
Poulton stated, “I’m here to be represented as a homosexual person and someone who has experienced trans identity.” “I’m confident that the residents of Redditch will recognize that they are attacking people for their identity.”
Since announcing her intention to run for office, the Green Party member has alleged that Maclean and other website users have insulted her severely.
“It is unquestionably a misogynistic remark,” she declared. “It is ‘dog whistling’ of the highest caliber. It’s gaslighting. It does affect individuals, though.”
Maclean’s statement was deemed “deeply insulting” by Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer, who also stated that the Conservative MP should “be representing everyone in the community, not making these nasty, sarcastic, and contentious comments.”
“Everyone in the UK may be free to live their life and realize their potential irrespective of their gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and to have the assurance and flexibility to be themselves,” according to Maclean, who was appointed deputy head of the Conservative Party in November.
Nevertheless, Rachel Maclean’s remarks were criticized by a number of elected leaders, including Joe Baker, the leader of the Redditch Labour party.
According to Baker, “People in positions of authority may be taking care of those they are in a position to serve.”
“Everyone has the right to their opinions, and I understand that the situation is delicate, but this needs to be challenged when those thoughts foster hatred and hurt.”
