Posted: Aug 15, 2019 8:58 pm
Simply the lack of compromise or bridge building. They are fighting their own causes. Jo, ahead of any discussion, rejects Corbyn as caretaker PM, rules out a coalition with Labour under Corbyn. Arlene has been rock solid on her red lines. May started her premiership by setting out red lines and closing off options that she didn't need to do to appease one extreme. She didn't consult, she didn't build consensus, she tried to dictate to both sides.
Thatcher was mentioned earlier and she was "the iron lady" who famously declared "the lady is not for turning". She was Uncompromising and divisive.
There can be a place for such traits but they are not the traits Lucas suggested women will bring to an emergency cabinet. Pick people for their individual characteristics and roles, irrespective of gender. Don't base serious decisions on dubious stereotypes.