Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament
Source: The Standard
Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.
A new analysis by the Commons Library highlighted this regional milestone in making Parliament more representative of the country at large.
It states “Over half (51 per cent) London MPs are women, the only UK country or region where this is the case.”
This is the first time that this gender balance has happened.
Florence Eshalomi, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on London, told The Standard: “At a time when so many people are sceptical about politics, it is crucial that politicians reflect the society we represent.
“I’m proud to be part of this history and to inspire the next generation of young women and girls to see themselves as leaders.”
The Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour MP added: “Diversity is our greatest strength in politics, and as a Londoner I’m proud that our city is leading the way on this.”
At the General Election, Labour gained seven seats in London to increase its tally to 59, the Liberal Democrats were up three to six, Jeremy Corbyn won in Islington North as an Independent, beating Labour, and the Tories lost 11 to go down to nine.
Read here the full article published by The Standard on 14 October 2024.
Image by The Standard
Women MPs in London have made history after the region became the first to have a majority female representation in Parliament.
A new analysis by the Commons Library highlighted this regional milestone in making Parliament more representative of the country at large.
It states “Over half (51 per cent) London MPs are women, the only UK country or region where this is the case.”
This is the first time that this gender balance has happened.
Florence Eshalomi, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on London, told The Standard: “At a time when so many people are sceptical about politics, it is crucial that politicians reflect the society we represent.
“I’m proud to be part of this history and to inspire the next generation of young women and girls to see themselves as leaders.”
The Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour MP added: “Diversity is our greatest strength in politics, and as a Londoner I’m proud that our city is leading the way on this.”
At the General Election, Labour gained seven seats in London to increase its tally to 59, the Liberal Democrats were up three to six, Jeremy Corbyn won in Islington North as an Independent, beating Labour, and the Tories lost 11 to go down to nine.
Read here the full article published by The Standard on 14 October 2024.
Image by The Standard