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The record high of over 40% women MPs and 11 women in key cabinet positions is a moment to celebrate, but there is still more to do, particularly at the leadership levels in business and politics to ensure sustainable balance and an inclusive culture. #FTSEwomenleaders

It is not accidental that The Labour Party have achieved 40% women MPs elected this time around, but as a result of a multi-year strategy & effort, including all-women short lists, to give voice & visibility to their competent, capable and willing women candidates. The results are obvious to see, a plan and relentless focus over many years is what it takes, without both nothing changes. #workplaceequality #leadership #genderequality #ambitionforchange

Good morning and welcome to the Hoodies News and Views! Ok I admit this one is kind of like shooting fish in a barrel but while Labor hit the self destruct butting keeping Albo as PM the Libs are still thinking it’s 1956 by keeping their tried and true formula of white men win elections. Now ok that’s an over simplistic statement but you’ve got to say that the Libs are really staring down the barrel of not really being able to change their ways for a generation because well they’re sort of stuck. See the Libs have this thing about freedom of the individual, which in its most basic form is a good thing. I mean god forbid the Libs reminded Victoria what freedom meant post the six lockdowns in the lead up to the last election, but while freedom is an important thing in society the Libs have let it hold them back, not only does it hold them back it allows all these white middle aged and old men to demand that their opinions must be heard. It’s these same white men that had free education, bought houses for $20,000 and are now highly critical of the current generation of young Australians. While Gen Z and Gen X are quite different to the baby boomers they still vote and not many of them are buying into what said white men are selling. There are those within the Liberal party that genuinely believe in freedom, the right to live your life the way you choose, less government intervention etc…but to some within the party freedom means having to listen to white man drivel which means no quotas of female candidates, it means that you can’t expel people from the party because they’re just muppets, but what it really means is that until all the dead wood from within the party is gone the Libs will continue to be unable to attract more women to the real cause. It must be said their are unquestionably some formidable women within the Liberal party and in politics in general but until there is a shift towards women being genuinely valued rather than themselves having to fight for every single inch on both sides of politics society at large will be all the worse for it. So to the middle aged white male, to the dickhead that had the audacity to criticise the McGrath foundation, to the men who think they can make comment on issues that effect women and to the party members who don’t think quotas are the way to go the times they are a changing and it is time we all realised where we came from.

🌟 Last week’s election marked an historic, watershed moment as we now have a record high of over 40% women MPs with 11 women holding key cabinet positions and the first ever woman Chancellor in Rachel Reeves. In terms of gender, ethnicity, and background this parliament is the most diverse in British history and is a clear indicator of the huge strides that have been made in driving diversity over recent years. 🌟 Business and politics have long been closely aligned and the achievement of 40% women MPs sends a positive signal to the UK’s biggest companies as they strive to mirror the 40% representation in parliament in business leadership positions. While the number of women in senior decision-making roles in the FTSE 350 has increased year-on-year, we now need a laser-like focus and a step-change in the appointment rate to deliver on the target of 40% by the end of 2025. 🌟 The business case for gender balance is overwhelming. Companies with diverse voices around the table will be best equipped to navigate a challenging economic environment and deliver sustainable returns. We celebrate the diversity of our parliament and look forward to working with businesses across the country to achieve gender balance at the top of British business. https://lnkd.in/dPxKQP9n #FTSEWomenLeaders #diversity #womeninleadership

Vote Yes Yes 'McQuaid’s note did not dispute the feminists’ interpretation that article 41.2 deemed a woman’s place to be inside her own four walls when it said that “by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved” and that “mothers shall not be obliged by economic necessity to engage in labour to the neglect of their duties in the home”. On the contrary, his words condescendingly imply that the feminists’ real mistake was in presuming women might conceivably have any existence other than as the woman-behind-her-man. McQuaid’s biographer, John Cooney, has described the churchman as the “co-maker” of the Constitution who daily “bombarded” Dev with suggestions for the document. Ergo, it is revisionism gone mad to argue 87 years later that article 41.2 does not mean women’s “normal place” is at the kitchen sink. ...Combining the question on deleting article 41.2 on referendum day with a separate proposal to insert a new clause supporting carers in the home has complicated the issue. Had politicians not revoked the law providing for civil partnerships after the successful referendum on marriage equality, this might be a less complicated matter now. ...What yardstick is used to measure the seminal influence the constitutional provision has had on the gender pay gap, female representation in public life, on company boards and on corporate promotions? To those women who wish to keep the article, the obvious question is this: what good does it do the women with no homes? What good did it do for Brigid McCole, Ann Lovett, Eileen Flynn, Joanne Hayes, Christine Buckley, Vicky Phelan, Philomena Lee? What good did it do for the mothers who were locked up in Magdalene laundries and mother and baby homes and had their children stolen from them for export or used without their knowledge or consent in vaccine trials? The answer is: absolutely nothing. Because article 41.2 is nothing but a patronising pat on the head ...Why does the Constitution elevate the role of women in the home for their contribution to the welfare of the state to the exclusion of women teaching or giving medical treatment to their children? ' #VoteYesYes https://lnkd.in/e2hJYiyY

It’s Monday morning and the first week with new leadership in our freshly elected Labour government. Whilst some of us, red-eyed on Friday morning, pulled an all nighter to see the Conservatives getting hung out to dry, most of us were avidly scrolling through the news to see who clinched the seat in our area. So with the dust slightly settled a few days on, these are some of my (opinions always mine of course!) key (both positive and negative) takeaways from this historic election. ✨ Voter Turnout- reported to be the second lowest since 1885. Pretty heartbreaking statistic when you think what’s at stake when voting. Manchester Rusholme, a seat Labour held onto, had the lowest turnout with around 40%. It makes you wonder how different our parliamentary make up could be if we had a higher engagement amongst the disenfranchised electorate. It begs the question, how detached are party politics from the opinions of ordinary people? ✨ Women Women Women - 263/ 650 of MPs are women. That’s 41% and a record high. Starmer has reflected this in his cabinet with the highest number of female ministers at 44%, double that of Blair. Whilst this feels like a clear win for the feminist agenda, Starmers inconsistencies around trans-women rights have been nothing short of confusing over the last few years. From criticising Labour MP’s Rosie Duffields comments back in 2021 (”only women have a cervix”) to saying that he agreed with Tony Blairs comments during a recent heated Question Time debate (”biologically, a woman is with a vagina and a man is with a penis”), it remains to be seen how Labour will define their advancement of women’s rights. ✨ The Cabinet- maybe the best statistic yet- 96% of the Cabinet are State Educated! Highlighted in a post by the wonderful Sophie Pender, this cabinet is the first of a kind, especially with the remarkable story of Angela Rayner, growing up on a council estate, leaving school at 16 and not having a university degree. Why is this important? In the UK, 93% of children go to state school so having a cabinet which better reflects our educational make up is significant for true representation in Parliament. See more about this via The 93% Club. ✨ Our new Chancellor- the first ever female Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Now, whatever your politics, this is a great win. Reeves is also potentially more qualified for the job being a former economist at the Bank of England. The outgoing chancellor, was not only in charge of our nation’s finances, but also previously Culture, Olympics, Media, Sport AND Health. Quite the range of jobs from someone who previously tried and failed to export marmalade to Japan…

📢 Record-Breaking New Parliament: More Excited Than Ever! I wasn't that excited about this election initially, but these stats have changed my mind. Westminster will feel like “freshers’ week” as 335 out of 650 MPs are newly elected. Here are some highlights that have me thrilled: 👩💼 More Women than Ever For the first time, over 40% of MPs are women, with 264 female MPs elected, up from 220 in 2019. Labour leads with 93 new women MPs. 🌍 Ethnic Representation The number of MPs from ethnic-minority backgrounds has risen to 87 (13%), up from 65. This brings Parliament closer to reflecting the UK's diversity (18% non-white as per the 2021 census). 🎓 Wide Range of Backgrounds This Parliament boasts the highest share of state-educated MPs since 1979 (63%). It also includes notable newcomers like Roz Savage, the only woman to have rowed solo across three oceans, and Rachel Taylor, a former Wimbledon umpire. 🧒 Born in the 21st Century Sam Carling, born in 2002, is the first MP born in the 21st century. At just 22, he's already making waves as the new MP for North West Cambridgeshire. I'm looking forward to seeing the fresh energy and diverse perspectives these new MPs will bring to our government. Exciting times ahead! #NewParliament #Diversity #WomenInPolitics #EthnicRepresentation #StateEducatedMPs #YoungMPs #ExcitingTimes

Diversity and Youth Lead the Way! Did you know we have the most diverse and youthful parliament in over 50 years? 🙌 Here's why I'm feeling hopeful: * 300+ new politicians – the highest number in decades! * 46% women in Labour, with 10 out of 21 senior positions held by women. * Average age in parliament is now 46, with Labour's average at 43. * Young Leaders: Our Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, is only 36! Plus, we have 6 Gen Z MPs. * Education Background: 67% of Labour MPs went to state schools compared to just 40% in the last Conservative government. * Diversity: 88 MPs of colour, up from 66 in 2019. While there's still progress to be made, this is a big step forward. Seeing more representatives "who look like us" makes me hopeful that more people will engage in politics, believing our government can truly represent and create a better country for all. 🌍💪 What are your thoughts on these changes? 👇 #DiversityInPolitics #YoungLeaders #InclusiveGovernment #peoplewholooklikeme

There are 8 Teal MPs in Canberra. They are all women who won their seats from the Liberal Party. Their victories shocked the Liberal Party to the core. But is there anyone who wants the Libs to win back these electorates? The Teal movement is driven by the #CommunityIndependentsProject, led by #CathyMcGowan (former MP for Indi) and #ZaliSteggall (current MP for Warringah). They currently hold 8 seats in Canberra: #Warringah NSW Zali Steggall #NorthSydney NSW Kylie Tink #Wentworth NSW Allegra Spender #Mackellar NSW Sophie Scamps #Kooyong VIC Monique Ryan #Goldstein VIC Zoe Daniel #Indi VIC Helen Haines #Curtin WA Kate Chaney Two other federal MPs are often associated with the Teals - #RebekhaStarkie in Mayo SA and #DavidPocock in the Senate for the ACT. However, Starkie and Pocock are best considered Independents but not Teals. The #Teal agenda, on paper, comprises 3 themes: action on #climatechange, an emphasis on #integrity, and greater #female representation in parliament. In practice, the Teal movement is best considered as a political expression of one strand of feminism - the rise of the #professional #career woman. For these professional women, work structures that limit female careers are the primary enemy. Traditional male-dominated political parties, in particular, limit their opportunities for status and impact. And in affluent areas, this means the Liberal Party is enemy no.1. For this reason, the Teal seats are #affluent middle class areas with large numbers of high-fee private schools and dramatically more doctors, psychiatrists, lawyers and consultants than average Australian suburbs. The other defining feature of the Teal movement that arises from this #middleclass setting is its #social #liberalism. Social liberalism is an offshoot of professional careerism - societal issues can be best handled by professionals and managers rather than by families and communities, by state initiatives rather than self-help or mutual aid. All Teal seats voted #Yes in the Voice referendum - except for rural Indi, which means that Indi is likely to drop off the list of Teal seats at the next election. Does anyone want the #LiberalParty to win back these seats? Only the Liberal Party thinks this would be good for the country. A #better outcome would be for non-Teal community independents with a #broader reform agenda to win these seats. What would that agenda look like? For starters: 1. More radical #politicalreform to remove career politicians, defund their parties, and limit the influence of money-in-politics. 2. Practical reform on #energy costs and concrete measures to #mitigate climate risk and adapt, instead of abstract posturing on climate. 3. Serious #economicreform to tackle crony capitalism and drive a more innovative, entrepreneurial economy. 4. A #moratorium on immigration to stabilise life in the cities. In #DemocracyFirst we want 8 outstanding candidates to contest the Teal seats next May. EOI to https://lnkd.in/gB7mz-3d