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Banning babies from parliament shows just how out of touch Westminster is

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July 8, 2022

Banning babies from parliament shows just how out of touch Westminster is

If we want more women with children to become MPs, we need family-friendly policies for parents like me in the Commons.

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If we want more women with children to become MPs, we need family-friendly policies for parents like me in the Commons.

July 1, 2022
Jersey election 2022: Number of females elected rises from 14 to 21

The 2022 election has seen more women elected to Jersey's government than ever before.

A total of 51% of the newly-elected deputies are women, and women now make up 43% of the overall government.

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If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

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June 30, 2022

If we take abuse of women for granted in politics, our democracy will pay

Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

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Online abuse and harassment of women in public life has become a curse on our political landscape.

How to get a better class of MP? Help mothers stand for parliament

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June 20, 2022

How to get a better class of MP? Help mothers stand for parliament

The first recipients of the grants from Labour MP Stella Creasy’s MotheRED scheme to encourage women into the Commons tell why it could help stop the rot in politics.

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The first recipients of the grants from Labour MP Stella Creasy’s MotheRED scheme to encourage women into the Commons tell why it could help stop the rot in politics.

June 9, 2022
Welsh Government to press ahead with plans to increase Senedd members

The Welsh Government is to press ahead with plans to increase the number of Senedd members despite opposition from senior Conservatives.

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June 8, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon says social media abuse putting women off political career

Nicola Sturgeon has opened up about the challenges of being a woman in politics and warned social media abuse is starting to put women off.

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May 30, 2022
"A proud moment for us," says Dalit body after Midha’s election; she represents the Labour Party

'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.

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May 23, 2022
Plan unveiled to add 36 extra Senedd members

PLANS to reform Welsh politics hope to see the Senedd expanded to 96 members, with gender quotas and a shake up of constituencies with each selecting multiple members.

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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.

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