A powerful moment unfolded in the House of Commons when Chancellor Rachel Reeves was visibly emotional, shedding tears during a heated Prime Minister’s Questions session. The event ignited discussions online, with figures like Piers Morgan questioning what was happening with the Chancellor. Emily Carver from GB News empathized, stating, “Rachel Reeves looks like she’s been crying. I’m not surprised. After last night, she’s the one who has to pick up the pieces.”
Reacting to the incident, Ashley James, a familiar face on This Morning, expressed her thoughts on the need for politicians to exhibit more humanity. In a candid conversation with Express Online, she remarked, “I think everyone feels a bit disillusioned with politics. It’s much easier to push for change from the outside than to feel tied to a party.”
James spoke passionately about the struggles that politicians, particularly women and minorities, face in the current environment. “Sadly, it’s not a very nice landscape to be a politician,” she stated, urging for significant change across all political affiliations. The gravity of the issues, ranging from child poverty to NHS treatment of healthcare professionals, weighs heavily on those in power.
She believes that emotional displays from politicians, like tears, should not be stigmatized. “I think more politicians should cry because the stakes are so high,” she noted. “The policies they enact impact people’s lives.”
James added, “I’m not suggesting everyone needs to cry every day, but tears shouldn’t be seen as weakness. It’s disappointing and misogynistic how we react to emotional female politicians, especially in contrast to the emotional expressions from men like Donald Trump.”
In a lighter vein, Ashley has partnered with Mountain Warehouse to share the humorous “Family Walk Formula,” which suggests measuring outdoor excursion success by the time spent walking, tantrums encountered, treasures collected, and snacks consumed. Research from Mountain Warehouse highlights the chaotic reality of family outings, stating that 82% don’t go as planned. Yet, almost 80% of parents affirm that these experiences strengthen familial bonds.
Speaking on this collaboration, James emphasized the magic and chaos of family walks, proclaiming, “It’s just about getting out into nature, even if only for a short time.”
Mark Neale, the CEO of Mountain Warehouse, elaborated on the essential moments families create outdoors, saying, “We’re here for those everyday mountains, the mud, the rain, even the dog going for an unexpected swim.”
For more information and a list of the UK’s best family walks, visit here.