Fact-checking MRA Myths
Every so often on twitter — actually, let’s be honest — most days on twitter, in response to a tweet of mine about how women are going to be particularly … Continue reading
Carcinogens in your cosmetics? Welcome to Brexit Britain
How would you feel about putting a lovely dollop of formaldehyde on your nails? No? Well, perhaps I could interest you in a sprinkling of asbestos for your skin? Hmm, … Continue reading
A Singapore-style economy would be bad for public services – and worse for women
Another day, another substanceless soundbite from a government rapidly running out of ideas. Yesterday it was Singapore’s turn to have its day in the sun. Jeremy Hunt flew to the … Continue reading
What’s best for women is best for Britain
In the past year, an estimated 1.3 million women have been victims of domestic abuse. The police receive a domestic violence related call every 30 seconds. Every week, an average … Continue reading
We need to change our tune.. and fast
On Newsnight last Friday I watched political journalist Jenni Russell telling Alastair Campbell, editor-at-large of this newspaper, to shut up. During a heated debate, Russell was trying to make the point that … Continue reading
Failing to call a People’s Vote now is a betrayal of democracy
Last week, the case for a People’s Vote received several key boosts. First, on Monday morning, the European Court of Justice ruled that the UK can unilaterally withdraw Article 50. … Continue reading
Theresa May: The Will of the People has changed. Give us a #PeoplesVote
The lead letter in The Times today calls for Theresa May to give women a People’s Vote and is signed by 62 leading women, including Paloma Faith, Gabby Logan and … Continue reading
Battle for equal pay will be harder outside EU
If you’re a woman, by the time you read this you’ll already have been working for free for a week. You won’t be paid again until January. That is the … Continue reading
Women Are Still Being Shut Out By This Blokes’ Brexit
Our voices have been absent from the Brexit debate – so it’s no surprise this deal has nothing in it for women Brexit has always been a big deal for … Continue reading
Axing NDAs isn’t the answer…there’s another way to deal with abusers
When I first heard about the Philip Green story, I was definitely part of the “ban NDAs (non-disclosure agreements)” crowd. It’s a tawdry story, one that is becoming tiresomely familiar … Continue reading
