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Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault

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Female Labour MP accuses shadow minister of sexual assault

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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.

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Men dominate 95% of local authorities in Britain, data shows

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Men dominate 95% of local authorities in Britain, data shows

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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.

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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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

First Ardern, now Sturgeon: leaders echo ‘dehumanising’ pressures

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February 21, 2023

First Ardern, now Sturgeon: leaders echo ‘dehumanising’ pressures

Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her

Like ex-New Zealand PM, Scotland’s first minister speaks of duty to admit how ‘brutality’ of political life got to her

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Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

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Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

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Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down after eight years as First Minister, telling a press conference “the time is now”.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down after eight years as First Minister, telling a press conference “the time is now”.

From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

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January 9, 2023

From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice

Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics.

Ten women in politics you should probably know about it

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November 25, 2022

Ten women in politics you should probably know about it

Love it or loathe it, politics is a completely unavoidable part of life, especially living here in the UK, where politicians and their various flaws and virtues seem to fuel daily headlines.

Love it or loathe it, politics is a completely unavoidable part of life, especially living here in the UK, where politicians and their various flaws and virtues seem to fuel daily headlines.

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“Massive blind spot”: Anger at low proportion of women in Sunak’s cabinet

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“Massive blind spot”: Anger at low proportion of women in Sunak’s cabinet

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Women’s groups express concern as just 23% of those named to new PM’s cabinet are female.

Women’s groups have reacted with concern and anger over the low representation of women in the new cabinet.

Women’s groups express concern as just 23% of those named to new PM’s cabinet are female.

Women’s groups have reacted with concern and anger over the low representation of women in the new cabinet.