Misogynistic language needs to be stamped out, says the senior mp. it s notjust a casual aside, it is actually trying to shut women up, to belittle them, and actually women in the house of commons aren t going to be shut up, but i think it ought to be in breach of the code of conduct for any mp to do a briefing to a journalist which is misogynist. many mps concerned this can simply put a new generation of women off entering public life. vicky young, bbc news, westminster. shares in the social media giant twitter have jumped in value, after reports that the company is on the verge of being taken over by elon musk. the technology billionaire, who owns the electric car company tesla, has offered more than $40 billion for the company. he says under his ownership twitter has the potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe. borisjohnson has promised voters more value for money and better services as he promoted the conservative party s local elections campaign. next week on