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Sexual harassment claims dealt with too slowly in politics, says Caroline Nokes
Sexual harassment claims dealt with too slowly in politics, says Caroline Nokes
Sexual harassment complaints in parliament are dealt with too slowly and opaquely, the chair of the Commons equalities committee has said, after concerns were raised over a former Downing Street special adviser.
Sexual harassment complaints in parliament are dealt with too slowly and opaquely, the chair of the Commons equalities committee has said, after concerns were raised over a former Downing Street special adviser.
Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'
Political parties 'must run more female candidates in a meaningful way'
Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.
Political parties must run more female candidates in a “meaningful and serious way” while not all women are “political animals”, the Oireachtas committee on children, equality, disability, integration and youth has heard.
Scottish Government event to encourage women into politics
Scottish Government event to encourage women into politics
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Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences
Ignoring online abuse of women MPs has dire consequences
Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.
Women MPs are exposed to daily online harassment, and social media platforms provide unlimited scope for anonymous, hostile and aggressive behaviour to be targeted at them.
Women in politics and public life
Women in politics and public life
In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.
In both politics and public life in the UK, women have historically been underrepresented.
World News
Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault
A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place after a summer party in London in July 2021. But the MP decided to approach the Met in recent weeks, the police have confirmed.
A female Labour MP has reported a shadow frontbench MP to the Metropolitan police, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place after a summer party in London in July 2021. But the MP decided to approach the Met in recent weeks, the police have confirmed.
World News
Men dominate 95% of local authorities in Britain, data shows
Only 18 of 382 councils have minimum gender representation parity, say equality charities
The vast majority (95%) of local authorities across the UK are dominated by men, while only just over a third of local councillors are women, according to figures that highlight the gender disparities of local government.
Only 18 of 382 councils have minimum gender representation parity, say equality charities
The vast majority (95%) of local authorities across the UK are dominated by men, while only just over a third of local councillors are women, according to figures that highlight the gender disparities of local government.
World News
‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety
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