And herein lies the problem: see this WhatsApp from a senior No.10 aide.

CCHQ didn't like me describing their gender focus as a "culture war" tactic last night.

Seems questions are for hacks who write about issues in ways the Tories approve of. Not ideal for press freedom. https://t.co/WkrQiqAA1T pic.twitter.com/JlBoqE6Dik

— Emilio Casalicchio (@e_casalicchio) June 25, 2024