Centrist dads like Rory Stewart were a byword for bland. Now they’re toxic
- Posted on February 4, 2025
- By The Telegraph
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Centrist dads like Rory Stewart were a byword for bland. Now they’re toxic
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Politicians and journalists once treated as the ‘grown-ups in the room’ are facing growing criticism for being out of touch