Women in Westminster: In Conversation With

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08 Jun Parliament

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dr Hannah White OBE

Hannah White has spent a career dedicated to improving the way that government works. Now, as Director of the Institute for Government, White provides an independent and knowledgeable voice that is helping shape a more modern and inclusive democracy. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with her to learn more about how she believes our politics needs to change.

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Nickie Aiken MP

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18 May Parliament

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Nickie Aiken MP

Nickie Aiken entered Parliament in 2019. She has rapidly established a reputation as a passionate advocate for women’s health issues. As part of our Women in Westminster series, she sat down with PoliticsHome to share her experiences in politics so far, and her hopes for the future.

08 Mar Communities

Women in Westminster: The 100 2023 list is revealed

It is a tremendous privilege to be back this year for The House magazine's fourth instalment of Women in Westminster: The 100; celebrating the outstanding achievements of women around Westminster, who have demonstrated over the past year that they are not only influential in their own field but have the talent and platform to inspire the next generation to make a difference.

Women in Public Affairs: Get in the room where things happen

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15 Feb Parliament

Women in Public Affairs: Get in the room where things happen

The pandemic has changed the way we work for good, but we must not let it roll back progress in securing equality and diversity in the workplace.

08 Feb Communities

What does an MP look like in 2023? With more female MPs than ever, the answer is not a simple one

In the midst of the pandemic I did a zoom meeting with my Labour colleague Chi Onwurah, and something she said has stuck in my mind ever since. I don’t remember the purpose of the zoom, but I do remember Chi saying that she had been told she, “didn’t look like an MP”. It is something many of us have been told, including me, and it begs the question, “what does an MP look like?”

27 Oct 2022 Communities

Training and encouragement play their part in getting women into politics, but role models are important too

December 2019 was a record-breaking month in Parliament – the General Election had seen the highest number of women ever elected to Parliament.

But that milestone, while important, was 220 – only around a third of all MPs elected. Since then the number has risen to 225. So, while a success it’s still short of where it should be.

About Women in Westminster

Women in Westminster: The 100 celebrates the achievements and the valuable  role women play in public life by recognising one hundred women from across the world of  Westminster, who are not only influential in their own field, but who possess the talent and platform to inspire the next generation to make a difference in Westminster and beyond.

You can view the full The 100 and Ones to Watch lists at www.womeninwestminster.co.uk or read our publication here.

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With aims to showcase The 100 and Ones to Watch with a series of interviews looking at who they are, their achievements and their experiences.

The House magazine would like to thank Lloyds Banking Group for their kind support of Women in Westminster.