Gender Political Agenda

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Last week’s poll saw the country's two most powerful female leaders take the biggest dents to their reputation. Theresa May lost her majority in the Commons, and while Nicola Sturgeon still commands a majority of Scottish MPs, she too took a big hit in seat number and vote share. Both women have taken heavy personal criticism for their leadership style, but is it down to personality or the political culture both have risen up through?