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'Patronising' Liberal Democrat-run council in fresh sexism row after replacing claim that e-bikes help women 'look nice' with stereotype about carrying shopping
A Liberal Democrat-run council faced criticism for replacing a claim that e-bikes help women 'look nice' with a stereotype about women carrying shopping. The change was described as 'patronising' and sparked a fresh sexism controversy.
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