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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With

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Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Baroness Benjamin Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
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
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
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
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
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
Parliament
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
The Women in Westminster: The 100: 2022 list is revealed
Communities
By Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
The Women in Westminster: The 100: 2022 list is revealed

I’m delighted that The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100 is back for a third year; and we continue to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women over the past twelve months in public life, by recognising one hundred women who have inspired in their sector in the world of Westminster. You can view this year's list now at www.womeninwestminster.co.uk.


About Women in Westminster

Women in Westminster: The 100 is an annual celebration of the achievements and the valuable role women play in public life by recognising one hundred women from across the world of Westminster, who are leading the way in politics and public services, from parliamentarians, journalists and civil servants to campaigners, think tankers, public affairs professionals and beyond.

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 showcases members of The 100, focusing on their achievements, experiences and personal stories.

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