1997 was a watershed moment for women in Labour, but there is more to do
Labour did badly in the 1987 general election. The only crumb of comfort was the increase in the…
Women
We need to talk business – and women must be heard
Keir used some of his questions at PMQs last week to ask about business support, and we have…
Trade unions are part of the fight to end violence against women and girls
The Covid pandemic is far more than a health and economic crisis. It has created what the United…
“188 years later, we are still waiting” – Stella Creasy brings equal pay bill
Stella Creasy told parliament that “188 years later, we are still waiting” this afternoon as she introduced proposals…
Labour calls for equalities impact assessment of Covid recovery strategy
Labour’s Marsha de Cordova has called on the government to “urgently undertake and publish a meaningful equality impact…
Labour breaks records for BAME and female parliamentary representation
A record number of 41 Black, Asian and minority ethnic Labour MPs have been elected, and its parliamentary…
Our Labour manifesto for Haringey will offer women a new direction
When we sat down to write our manifesto in Haringey, I started – and ended – thinking about…
A living wage for young people is essential to an economy that works for the many
Raising the minimum wage to £10 an hour was a key part of the Labour Party’s election manifesto.…
This is the day that Labour women should think about joining the inspirational Jo Cox leadership programme
I was in the conference hall in 2016 when Tom Watson announced the creation of a new training…
Helping women, the working class and Labour’s dedicated foot soldiers – my manifesto for the NEC
I am standing to be your voice on the national executive committee. I am a member of neither Momentum…
