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Claudia Cockerell

INSANE: Boycotted by ocado why is mumsnet so controversial - The Real Truth

Concerned: Justine Roberts, founder of Mumsnet, which has become a formidable political force -

Whether you would like to seek advice about the curious sexual proclivities of your DH (darling husband), chat politics or have a heated discussion about the best brand of baby wipes, there’s a Mumsnet thread for that.

It’s often dismissed as a chat board for middle class, Boden wearing yummy mummies with too much time on their hands, but with over 9 million monthly users, Mumsnet is the biggest website for parents in the UK. Politicians recognise its power, and everyone from David Cameron to Boris Johnson has done a Q&A with Mumsnet.

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