The realities of being a woman in parliament

In this International Women’s Day special, Liz is joined by Baroness Anne Jenkin, Stella Creasy MP, and Miriam Cates MP to chat about the reality of being a woman in parliament. The episode covers how the representation of women in parliament has a tangible knock on effect on how we’re able to live our lives day to day.Baroness Anne Jenkin shares her views on what it takes to be ‘successful’ as a woman in politics. Stella Creasy MP reveals the lack of maternity provisions and other barriers for women in parliament, such as childcare costs. And Miriam Cates MP tells of her journey into politics.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Baroness Jenkin on TwitterFollow Stella Creasy MP on TwitterVisit Miriam Cates' websiteVisit the Women To Win websiteVisit the Working For Walthamstow websiteVisit the MotheRED websiteVisit the Pregnant Then Screwed websiteVisit the Mother Pukka websiteVisit The Fawcett Society websiteListen to our International Women's Day episode on women in the beauty industryListen to our podcast on medical cannabisSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.