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August 31, 2020
We are horribly sexist to female politicians. Google data proves it

New data on Google searches lays bare the obstacles female politicians face in trying to connect with an electorate, especially if they’re becoming well-known for the first time.

August 25, 2020
SNP to launch project aiming to get more Scots women into politics

THE SNP will

August 10, 2020
Women political leaders key to 'more equal and caring societies'

When women take part in politics, the whole of society benefits.

June 2, 2020
'It's not a joking matter': Boris Johnson reprimanded over lack of women in government during COVID-19 crisis

Boris Johnson has been reprimanded after laughing when he was asked about a lack of female decision makers in the government’s 

May 27, 2020
Women in politics face 'daily' abuse on social media

Women in politics have spoken of their experiences of dealing with sexism and hatred on social media while voicing their political opinions.

May 5, 2020
UK: The new virtual parliament could make the 50/50 gender split a reality

The new virtual parliament, which started this week, could have unintended positive consequences for achieving 

February 19, 2020
UK names first woman US ambassador

The government has named Dame Karen Pierce as the new ambassador to the US.

February 17, 2020
'Be yourself': Ex-British PM Theresa May advises women in politics

Be yourself" is the advice former British prime minister Theresa May gave to the Global Women's Forum in Dubai on Monday (Feb 17), explaining how she had risen to the top job despite refusing to conform to masculine traditions in politics.