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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With

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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Lucy Fisher Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Lucy Fisher
Lucy Fisher is the Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times and the host of the FT’s Political Fix podcast. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Fisher to learn about reporting complexity with clarity and discuss how the culture of Westminster is changing
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Grey-Thompson
Former athlete Tanni, The Baroness Grey-Thompson, was famed for her grit and determination on the racetrack. Now she uses that same drive to fight for fairness for people with disabilities. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with the 11-time Paralympic gold medallist to learn why she believes equality for disabled people remains some distance away
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Sharon Gaffka
Former reality TV star Sharon Gaffka shot to fame when she appeared on ITV’s Love Island. The show provided a platform that she has used to campaign on issues that particularly affect women and girls. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Gaffka to learn more about what drives her and what she plans to do next
Women in Westminster: The 100 2025 list is revealed!
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By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
Women in Westminster: The 100 2025 list is revealed!
I’m delighted to be back for the sixth year of The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Katy Balls Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Katy Balls
Political Editor of The Spectator, Katy Balls, is a woman who is plugged firmly into the national political conversation. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Balls to discover how her curiosity-powered journalism helps the public understand the people and policies that affect their lives
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dawn Butler MP Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dawn Butler MP
When first elected in 2005, Dawn Butler became only the third Black woman to become an MP. She has since spoken out about the misogyny and racism she encountered upon entering the Commons. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Butler to learn why she believes that society needs to put fairness first
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Louise Casey Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Louise Casey
Baroness Louise Casey’s landmark reviews have taken a forensic look at some of the most difficult and politically charged issues in modern British society. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Louise Casey to learn why she believes change is always possible
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jackie Storer Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jackie Storer
Former BBC journalist Jackie Storer swapped the newsroom for the Speaker's Office where she became press secretary for Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Storer to learn more about why opening up the Commons to the wider world is essential for our democracy
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jaswant Narwal Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jaswant Narwal
For over 30 years Jaswant Narwal has worked for the Crown Prosecution Service, prosecuting some of the nation’s most challenging and high-profile criminal cases. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Narwal to learn more about why she believes in people-powered justice
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Eleni Courea Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Eleni Courea
The Guardian’s Political Correspondent, Eleni Courea, is part of a new generation of female journalists in the UK Press Lobby. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Courea to learn more about why she believes demystifying politics is essential for our democracy
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Alicia Kearns MP Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Alicia Kearns MP
Alicia Kearns MP entered the Commons in 2019 and rapidly made her mark, becoming the first woman to chair the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Kearns to learn about her journey in politics and why she will never settle for “good enough”
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Harriet Harman Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Harriet Harman
Before stepping down at the last election, Harriet Harman was the longest-serving woman MP, with over 40 years of service in the House. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Harman to explore the changes she has witnessed and to talk about her hopes for the future
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Caroline Nokes MP Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Caroline Nokes MP
Caroline Nokes MP is one of the Patrons of Women in Westminster: The 100. As nominations open for our 2025 list, PoliticsHome sat down with Nokes to reflect on her journey in politics so far and to discuss what she and her fellow Patrons will be looking out for in this year’s nominations
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dame Rachel de Souza Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dame Rachel de Souza
As Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza ensures that government, public bodies, and others fulfil their responsibilities to England’s children. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with de Souza to learn more about why children’s voices must be heard
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Joeli Brearley Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Joeli Brearley
After being unfairly dismissed from her job while pregnant Joeli Brearley channelled her anger into action and founded the campaigning organisation Pregnant then Screwed. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Brearley, to learn more about why she believes her campaigning has struck a chord with working mothers across the nation
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts
In 2023, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) published its landmark report on the sexism, racism, and classism that have affected cricket for decades. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Commission Chair, Cindy Butts, to learn more about why equity is vital in both sport and society
Women in Westminster: The 100 2024 list is revealed! Partner content
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By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
Women in Westminster: The 100 2024 list is revealed!
It is an incredible honour to return, once again, for the fifth iteration of The House magazine’s Women in Westminster.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Tulip Siddiq MP Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Tulip Siddiq MP
Shadow economic secretary to the Treasury, Tulip Siddiq MP is helping shape Labour’s economic policy as we edge towards a general election. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Siddiq to learn why she thinks that the battle for equality, in both politics and society, is far from won
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dame Bernadette Kelly Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dame Bernadette Kelly
Dame Bernadette Kelly is the Permanent Secretary at the Department of Transport and the Civil Service Social Mobility Champion. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Dame Bernadette to learn more about why she believes diversity in the civil service can better deliver for communities across the UK
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Kitty Donaldson Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Kitty Donaldson
Kitty Donaldson, political editor at Bloomberg News, has been reporting from Westminster for two decades. During that period, she has broken many major stories and played an important role in making Westminster a more welcoming workplace. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Donaldson to learn more about life in the Lobby
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Taylor Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Taylor
Not everyone may know Jess Taylor’s name, but they will certainly have seen her work. As the House of Commons Photographer, she has captured some of the defining images of recent political times. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Taylor to find out more about the role she plays documenting the political life of the nation
Keir Starmer in support of #AskHerToStand
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By Keir Starmer MP
Keir Starmer in support of #AskHerToStand
On Ask Her To Stand day, on 21 November, Sir Keir Starmer MP talks on the importance of involving women at all levels of politics.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie
A bygone era saw women having to leave their civil service roles when they got married, a policy that for Foreign Office staff was only abolished in 1973. As part of the Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Civil Service World co-editor Jess Bowie to learn how things have changed for female officials and why recognising the unsung heroes who keep the country running is more important than ever
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Carolyn Quinn Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Carolyn Quinn
The former presenter of Radio 4’s The Westminster Hour, PM and Today programmes possesses one of the most recognisable voices in British political broadcasting. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Carolyn Quinn to discuss the changes she has seen in her career and to learn why she agreed to become a patron of Women in Westminster: The 100
About Women in Westminster

Women in Westminster: The 100 is an annual celebration recognising the outstanding achievements of women and the vital role they play in shaping public life. Each year, we highlight one hundred individuals who are making a significant and lasting impact across the Westminster landscape.

The 100 includes parliamentarians, journalists, civil servants, campaigners, think tankers, public affairs professionals, and many others influencing UK politics and public service. These women have not only excelled in their roles – they have led the way. The 100 celebrates those who are driving change, shaping the future, and inspiring those around them.

You can view the full The 100 list at www.womeninwestminster.co.uk or read our latest publication here.

Women in Westminster: In Conversation With highlights members of The 100, focusing on their achievements, experiences and personal stories.

Women in Westminster would like to thank Lloyds Banking Group for their kind support.