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May 9, 2022
Record number of women MLA’s elected to Stormont

Voters in Northern Ireland have returned a record number of women to the Assembly.

Of the 90 MLAs elected to Stormont, 32 are women – an increase from 33pc in 2020 to just over 36pc.

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

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May 6, 2022

Kwarteng’s "bad apples" claim is a rotten excuse for Westminster sexism

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

Analysis: minister’s response to concerns risks appearing tone deaf, but it does play into war on woke.

May 5, 2022
"Some bad apples": senior Tory minister denies institutional misogyny

UK government faces growing pressure to tackle sexual misconduct in Westminster as Kwasi Kwarteng rejects idea of inherent sexism.

April 27, 2022
Women across British politics slam sexism of ‘Basic Instinct’ slur against lawmaker

LONDON (AP) — Women from across British politics called Monday for action to tackle misogyny after a newspaper ran a story accusing the deputy opposition leader of trying to “distract” the prime minister during debates by crossing and uncrossing her legs.

Royaume-Uni: Punir les députés sexistes avec une suspension, déclare Harriet Harman / News-24
April 26, 2022
UK: Punish sexist MPs with suspension, says most senior woman in Commons

Basic Instinct’ attack on Angela Rayner condemned by Boris Johnson as ‘misogynistic tripe’

April 11, 2022
Only eight women stand in all-male Western Isles council elections

Officials and activists had urged more women to stand after none of the female candidates were elected in 2017.

April 7, 2022
Glasgow politician "followed" to car by councillor who "wanted to touch and hug" had to call police

Councillor Rhiannon Spear shared her experience as women from across the political parties called for an end to the 'toxic' atmosphere in politics, which causes many female councillors to step down.

Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons

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March 24, 2022

Equality in the heart of democracy: A gender sensitive House of Commons

This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond.

This is a House of Commons Committee report, with recommendations to government. The Government has two months to respond.

UK: Women in politics, facts and figures

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March 14, 2022

UK: Women in politics, facts and figures

Today’s parliament has more female MPs than ever but they remain a minority. What do they think is needed for equality in the corridors of power?

Today’s parliament has more female MPs than ever but they remain a minority. What do they think is needed for equality in the corridors of power?