Andrea Leadsom denies using mother status over Theresa May
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The energy minister said she wanted a retraction from The Times, while the newspaper published a transcript of parts of its interview with her.
Mrs May does not have children, and Mrs Leadsom’s comments caused a huge backlash, including criticism from senior Conservatives Ruth Davidson and Sir Alan Duncan.
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Hide AdThe controversy came after the Home Secretary urged her rival to sign a pledge committing to a clean campaign.
Mrs Leadsom has two sons and a daughter, and the newspaper’s headline was: “Being a mother gives me edge on May - Leadsom”.