There was no apology from andreajenkyns
MP Andrea Jenkyns has issued a statement saying she had 'reached the end of her tether' when she was filmed sticking a finger up at crowds booing Boris Johnson on Thursday.
Journalists, politicians and social media users widely condemned her gesture, saying it was inappropriate and asking 'is this the role model we want for our children?'Jenkyns has now responded by issuing a statement on Twitter. It reads: "On Thursday afternoon I went to Downing Street to watch the Prime Minister's resignation speech. A baying mob outside the gates were insulting MPs on their way in as is sadly all too common.
"I responded and stood up for myself. Just why should anyone have to put up with this sort of treatment. I should have shown more composure but am only human." Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu said: "This is clearly not an apology Andrea Jenkyns." She added: "You owe the public an apology as Education Minister. #andreajenkyns"Journalist Lorraine King had earlier said: "The new education minister Andrea Jenkyns setting a fine example to teachers and pupils.
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