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Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out

Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out

FromThe New Statesman Podcast


Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out

FromThe New Statesman Podcast

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The misogyny that many women working in parliament experience has reared its ugly head once more. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Harry Lambert discuss the latest revelations of sexual misconduct at Westminster and the personal cost for the women who speak out.The team then discuss Labour’s prospects for the local elections and whether the cost of living, not partygate, could be the key to victory.Then a special You Ask Us to say goodbye to Ailbhe Rea.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Apr 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Twice a week the New Statesman politics team - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea - discuss the latest in UK politics. From Boris Johnson's latest battle with backbenchers to the machinery behind the Labour Party's opposition attack lines, this is the debrief you need to understand what's really happening in Westminster and beyond.New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Send your questions at youaskus.co.uk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.