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Women in politics juggling family life and the job
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September 9, 2024
Women in politics juggling family life and the job
Women working in politics have spoken of the challenges of juggling work with their family life and caring duties.
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Women working in politics have spoken of the challenges of juggling work with their family life and caring duties.
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UK: Slow progress as women finally make up 40% of Parliament
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Last week saw a change of Government and a brand-new cohort of MPs (335 new MPs) elected; but with all this churn how representative is our new House of Commons? Before the election we published analysis of the candidates standing for election showing that only 31% of selected candidates were women. Let’s see how many were elected…
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Last week saw a change of Government and a brand-new cohort of MPs (335 new MPs) elected; but with all this churn how representative is our new House of Commons? Before the election we published analysis of the candidates standing for election showing that only 31% of selected candidates were women. Let’s see how many were elected…
As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?
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July 8, 2024
As the UK’s first female Chancellor, will Rachel Reeves be a game changer for women in politics?
Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.
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Another election, another round of politicians who tout the same ideas, speak the same way, wear the same suits and, possibly, the same aftershave.
What Labour’s election means for women: the good and the bad
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July 8, 2024
What Labour’s election means for women: the good and the bad
It’s a good day for women’s representation in politics. The proportion of women MPs has reached a record high of 40.6%. Women are expected to hold a number of prominent positions in the new government, including the UK’s first female chancellor.
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It’s a good day for women’s representation in politics. The proportion of women MPs has reached a record high of 40.6%. Women are expected to hold a number of prominent positions in the new government, including the UK’s first female chancellor.
UK: General Election 2024 - Manifesto Analysis
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
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June 25, 2024
UK: Candidate selections reflect the barriers for women in politics
Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
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Last week, all UK political parties confirmed which candidates they were standing in each constituency for the 2024 general election. Including independents, a total of 4,515 candidates will be fighting for a seat in the next government.
A lack of real progress on women in politics
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June 17, 2024
A lack of real progress on women in politics
Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Only 30% of candidates are female, writes Hannah Stevens. The issues lie in selection processes and procedures that create enormous barriers to entry for women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
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Female UK election candidates report increased abuse
Abuse of female election candidates is becoming worse, say candidates, activists and charities.
One female Labour candidate in the north of England said “the harassment continues apace” in the build-up to the election, with online harassment being a particular problem.