Increasing the representation of minoritised women in UK local politics

The Muslim Women’s Network UK’s (MWNUK) latest report reveals the pressing need for greater equity in local politics, the work demonstrates a significant underrepresentation of racially minoritised women in our democracy.

Professor Khusheed Wadia led a deep listening research project that spoke to councillors across the country, mapping the barriers to entry to politics. But as this report reveals this isn’t just about the route into elected office, once in office there are specific institutional barriers, in part because of the gendered division of councillor duties. 

Critically her work finds 15 recommendations for change that will help to fix the system and create better representation in our democracy. Tangible change that challenges the status quo is critical at a time when we are seeing reversals, locally, in the democratic gains women and minorities have made in elected office. And yet this is where life changing decisions are made.

What this report highlights is that collective effort - in political parties, within institutions, and through processes - can drive the reform that will mean democracy works as it should, for all those it should. 

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Monady 27th January

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