Christopher Chope is blocking bills that make women safer – it’s obscene | Frances Ryan

A senior, white, wealthy man shouldn’t be using his power to actively block an anti-FGM bill
When Jess Phillips’ immigration speech to the House of Commons recently went viral, it did so not only because it was a witty take on class but because her comment that she wouldn’t even trust some of her colleagues to “hold my pint” perfectly spoke to the feeling much of the public have about MPs: that many are out of touch – enjoying the perks, power and privilege of