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July 11, 2023

Women in politics with children not prioritised, says Bethan Sayed

Source: BBC

Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.

Jenny Willott, a former Liberal Democrat Cardiff MP, worked up to 100 hours a week, which she said would be "really tough" for a mother.

Bethan Sayed, a former Plaid Cymru MS, said women with children are "not prioritised" in the current system.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC on 9 July 2023.

Working in politics is unhealthy and almost impossible for women with children, a former MP claimed.

Jenny Willott, a former Liberal Democrat Cardiff MP, worked up to 100 hours a week, which she said would be "really tough" for a mother.

Bethan Sayed, a former Plaid Cymru MS, said women with children are "not prioritised" in the current system.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC on 9 July 2023.

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