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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With

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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
Parliament
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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
Parliament
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
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Abena Oppong-Asare MP Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Abena Oppong-Asare MP
Abena Oppong-Asare entered the House in 2019 and has rapidly progressed to her current role as Labour’s frontbench lead on women’s health and mental health issues. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Oppong-Asare to find out more about why she sees diversity in politics as essential to our democracy
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Mhari Aurora Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Mhari Aurora
Mhari Aurora is a familiar face on Sky News, often bringing viewers the first take on the big breaking overnight business and politics stories. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Aurora to learn how an emerging generation of Lobby journalists is opening politics to new audiences
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Amy Rees Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Amy Rees
Amy Rees’s entire career has been focused on delivering positive change for the people who live and work in UK prisons and in the community. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with the chief executive of HM Prisons and Probation Service to learn more about her journey from prison wing to Whitehall
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Benjamin Partner content
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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Benjamin
Baroness Floella Benjamin has spent a lifetime advocating for diversity and the rights of children. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome went through the Square Window with Baroness Benjamin to learn more about how positivity has powered her career in public life
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Dr Hannah White OBE Partner content
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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 Partner content
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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
Women in Westminster: The 100 2023 list is revealed
Communities
By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
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 Partner content
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By Inflect Partners
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
What does an MP look like in 2023? With more female MPs than ever, the answer is not a simple one
Communities
By Caroline Nokes MP
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?”
Training and encouragement play their part in getting women into politics, but role models are important too
Communities
By Meg Hillier MP
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 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.