Kathryn Lum, a gender equality trainer, lecturer, researcher and writer, explains the different voting systems through a feminist lens and the impact our current electoral systems can have on women’s representation in politics.

Celia Hensman, Co-Founding Director of The Disability Policy Centre, shares why it’s vital that disabled women are able to participate and engage in politics, and what actions we can all take to achieve equitable politics for disabled communities.

Alice Bell, campaigner with Fawcett East London, argues a more equitable politics is needed to make progress on persistent political struggles. Using the long-fraught issue of equal pay as an example, she shows how the End Salary History campaign has brought together the interests of diverse stakeholders to provide a route to equality - and suggests better representation in politics would enable change that responds to collective action.

Maggie McTernan shares why women are leaving their positions as councillors as a result of the barriers they face in local politics, and how she and two other councillors set about changing this in 2022.

Our Community & Communications Coordinator Rosie introduces our new blog series, What Does Equitable Politics Look Like?

I am super excited to announce that Hannah Stevens, our fabulous Programme Manager, has been promoted to the position of Director starting on the 1st of July.

Watch, and read, Joy Salaja’s insightful review of our Peer Circle Programme. Get a taste for what’s involved, our aims and the role our programme can have in helping you kickstart your political career.

Kate Nevens, fellow Parliament Project Facilitator and Scottish Green Party co-convenor was kind enough to give some of her time to discuss her experience in politics. This discussion explores first political steps, running as a candidate in a general election and the need for diverse representation of women in politics.

Iram Woolley, Peer Circle 19/20 alumna, author of ‘Hijab a Muslim Woman’s Right’ shares her personal reflections upon her experience taking part in our most recent Peer Circle programme.

Jocelyn Law, Peer Circle 19/20 alumna, non-partisan community councillor and chair of the Health and Wellbeing Working Group has kindly written about her experience on our Peer Circle programme and what this has taught her about kickstarting a political journey.

Donna Gavin shares a candid blog piece regarding our Peer Circle Programme, discussing how this helped kickstart her political journey and build a strong network of likeminded, cross-party women.