Subject to sexist attacks

LONG before the starting gun, many commentators asked us to consider if we were ready for another Mary in the Park.

Since then a more sinister attitude from sections of the media has emerged. Whilst all candidates have been closely scrutinised, an essential and predicted aspect of putting yourself forward, only one candidate has been tagged with an offensive nickname. The term “quango queen” is toxic. Its use by the media against Ms Davis coincides with criticism of her appearance in her posters resulting in an unprecedented and sexist attack, which has overshadowed any attempt to showcase her positive qualities.

No candidate should be subjected to such treatment.