I (surprisingly) have a lot to say here. Firstly and quite importantly, in isolation her point about freedom of expression is valid. As equalities minister she absolutely has a duty to be mindful of religious beliefs. However there are broader contexts which are very importantโฆ
Essential viewing: Equalities Minister @KemiBadenoch on the treatment of SNP hopeful Kate Forbes, speaking to me at a Politico UK event last night.
Badenoch supports gay marriage, but praises Forbes' honesty and fiercely defends her right to free expression.
Watch the clip ๐
The Imperial State Crown worn by Charles Windsor is valued at ยฃ3bn-ยฃ5bn.
The IFS estimates that it would cost ยฃ3.4bn to scrap the two-child cap across the UK.
Letโs see Westminster and the monarchy as what they are : a very expensive and outdated pantomime.