Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out
April 29, 2022
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April 29, 2022
Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out
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<p>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 <a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2022/04/the-sexist-culture-in-westminster-reveals-itself-once-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest revelations</a> of sexual misconduct at Westminster and the personal cost for the women who speak out.</p><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>Then a special You Ask Us to say goodbye to Ailbhe Rea.</p><br /><p>If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk</p><p> </p><p><strong>LISTEN AD-FREE:</strong></p><p>📱<a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2022/06/newapp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the New Statesman app</a></p><br /><p><strong>MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:</strong></p><p>❓ <a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/podcasts/2022/10/you-ask-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ask a question</a> – we answer them every Friday</p><p>⏰ <a href="https://morningcall.substack.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get our daily politics newsletter</a> every morning</p><p>✍️ <a href="http://saturdayread.substack.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoy the best of our writing</a> via email every Saturday</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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