LONDON — Kemi Badenoch’s elevation as leader of Britain’s Conservatives is a historic moment in British politics — but you can expect the Tories to take it in their stride.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Women MPs make history as London is first region ever to have majority female representation in Parliament
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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UK: Slow progress as women finally make up 40% of Parliament
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?
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.
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.
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.