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AIBU to think the Education Secretary interview with Gemma Collins was a mistake?

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PinkBobby · 20/05/2026 17:54

I have just watched a clip on social media of the Education Secretary sitting down with Gemma Collins (of TOWIE fame) and cannot believe they thought that’s the conversation schools/parents/teachers/SEN children need to hear right. I have nothing against Gemma Collins and think she could probably give a few govt departments some useful, blunt feedback but this feels like a huge fail.

Interested to hear if anyone thinks this is a PR success or agree it totally misses the mark.

YABU - It was a great discussion and you’re being unfair.

YANBU - The chat totally misses the mark and highlights the divide between politicians and the real world.

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Namechange1012026 · 20/05/2026 18:34

It is just another example of them having no idea about reality

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 20/05/2026 18:33

Apart from everything else, how is she relevant to young people today? She will seem ancient and unknown to most teenagers.

rubyslippers · 20/05/2026 18:24

Ablondiebutagoody · 20/05/2026 18:23

Slightly better than Rachel Reeves at the petrol station

Yes
I’ve just seen her and her rictus grin on the news
absymal

Ablondiebutagoody · 20/05/2026 18:23

Slightly better than Rachel Reeves at the petrol station

BillieWiper · 20/05/2026 18:11

It's a bit odd but clearly rage bait..loads of comments saying 'what would she know she's not got kids the fat cow' etc etc ad nauseam.

Millytante · 20/05/2026 18:07

Oh dear God, what next.
An ACTUAL shotgun blast to the toes would be less messy for Labour at this stage.

likelysuspect · 20/05/2026 18:05

Yes I need filling in. I admit I cant bear to look it all up. Including the little mix woman

Zanatdy · 20/05/2026 18:03

Why was Gemma C doing the interview? Someone fill me in.

Somethingbland · 20/05/2026 18:02

I hadn't heard anything about this.

Ive just checked the date and it isn't April.1st

Politicians yet again showing how they think the electorate are fools

Mama1980 · 20/05/2026 17:59

It’s hideous - and just shows how out of touch all these people are with what’s actually happening. It’s a disgrace.

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 20/05/2026 17:58

Between Wes Streeting having a photo op with the one from Little Mix whose babies are all over social media and this shower of shit, they are pathetic

YYURYYUCICYYUR4ME · 20/05/2026 17:57

I think this so called 'chat' is a perfect example of how big the divide is between politicians and those working in political circles and the real world!

cramptramp · 20/05/2026 17:57

Nothing this terrible government does surprises me anymore. They are now saying Gemma Collins wasn’t paid for this cringe fest. I find that hard to believe.