Downing Street in ‘sexist’ bunting row over ‘lack of help’ for Lionesses

The Downing Street makes an attempt to indicate help for the Lionesses forward of their World Cup last has been described as a “complete shambles”.

The bunting draped from the Downing Street railings on Friday morning gave the impression to be in “stark contrast” from the decorations forward of the lads’s European Championships last in 2021, reports The Telegraph.

Dame Caroline Dinenage, the chairman of the Commons tradition, media and sport committee, mentioned: “There’s certainly a stark contrast between Downing Street decorations then and now. 

“I hope No 10 are going to raise their game before Sunday.”

Pictures who present a single string of bunting to have a good time the Lionesses forward of Sunday whereas in 2021 these efforts appear doubled – with twice the quantity of flags.

But the Downing Street show was ramped up on Friday afternoon, with extra decorations added.

Rishi Sunak won’t attend the ultimate in Australia – nor will any members of the Royal Family, regardless of the Queen of Spain making the journey over to cheer on her nationwide facet.

However, UK international secretary James Cleverly will go to cheer the workforce on as an alternative.

He will probably be joined by Lucy Frazer, the cupboard minister answerable for sports activities coverage.

Health minister Neil O’Brien mentioned that the prime minister would “love to be there” however had different diary commitments.

He mentioned: “The prime minister has a lot of crucial things in his diary, and some of those he can’t always move.”

Munira Wilson, the Liberal Democrats’ schooling spokesman, mentioned: “The Lionesses have inspired millions of people across the country during the World Cup. 

“They deserve the full support from the nation in Sunday’s final, including from the Prime Minister.

“Instead, the Government’s approach has been a complete shambles. 

“They can’t even decorate Downing Street properly.

“This is yet more evidence of their weak attempt to support the most successful England football team in a generation.

“You can’t help but suspect that if it was the England men’s team playing in the final, it would likely be a very different story.

“The country is ready to rally behind the Lionesses.

“Once again, the Prime Minister appears out of touch.”

The Government has mentioned it has no plans for a financial institution vacation to have a good time an England victory within the last, regardless of calls from Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

There has by no means been one held to mark a sporting event in UK historical past.