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Sarah Atherton MP

Sarah Atherton MP

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Conservative MP for Wrexham

The MoD must do more to improve the treatment of servicewomen
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
The MoD must do more to improve the treatment of servicewomen
Two years ago, I chaired the Defence Select Committee’s inquiry into the lived experiences of service women and female veterans. We did not know at that time what a seminal piece of work this would be.
A witty, fast-paced production: Sarah Atherton reviews 'Operation Mincemeat'
Books & culture
By Sarah Atherton MP
A witty, fast-paced production: Sarah Atherton reviews 'Operation Mincemeat'
It may be an unusual plot for a musical but this comedy based on a secret World War Two mission to outwit the Nazis comes highly recommended
More is needed to address the legacy of misogyny and abuse in the armed forces
Home affairs
By Sarah Atherton MP
More is needed to address the legacy of misogyny and abuse in the armed forces
This time three years ago and only six weeks in as an MP, I was garnering support for election onto the Defence Select Committee. As a veteran, and the only female MP with a regular military background, it was a key priority of mine.
Nail-biting drama: Sarah Atherton reviews: 'Munich – The Edge of War'
Books & culture
By Sarah Atherton MP
Nail-biting drama: Sarah Atherton reviews: 'Munich – The Edge of War'
With Jeremy Irons putting in a stellar performance as Neville Chamberlain, this eve-of-war film may have taken some artistic license with its story, but director Christian Schwochow has succeeded in delivering an immersive and nail-biting drama
Leaders must learn from the mistakes of the past to help female recruits in future
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
Leaders must learn from the mistakes of the past to help female recruits in future
When I became the MP for Wrexham in 2019, the most striking thing for me were the similarities between Parliament and the military.
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Defence
By Sarah Atherton MP
Women still face barriers in the UK Armed Forces - here is how to overcome them
Women can serve across all roles in the Armed Forces. But to cement this progress we must tackle the remaining hurdles to truly unlock the full potential of female service personnel
This evening, let's show our support for nurses around the world fighting coronavirus on the frontline
Coronavirus
By Sarah Atherton MP
This evening, let's show our support for nurses around the world fighting coronavirus on the frontline
This evening, follow in the footsteps of the Lady with the Lamp, and shine a light in a show of support for nurses around the world on International Nurses Day.