An old boys’ network in local political parties is deterring women from standing as councillors, a report has said.

Paula Sherriff tries her best not to be paranoid, or let it get in the way of her work as an MP. But, ever since her friend and colleague Jo Cox was murdered in the street a few miles from where Sherriff lives, she has found threats of violence against her hard to shrug off.

Brexit will affect whole population yet there is only one woman in the core negotiating team, Labour MPs say.

Party’s 119 women to operate as a parliamentary bloc to press minority Conservative government in variety of policy areas

More than 200 women have been elected to House of Commons, beating previous high of 196 over last parliament.

Historically, snap elections are bad news for women's representation - so are we likely to see more female MPs from Wales at Westminster after 8 June?

Abuse targeted at politicians on social media is putting some women off standing for public office, a union has warned.