Month: September 2015

Press Release: David Mundell MP confirms devolution of gender quotas

David Mundell MP confirms devolution of gender quotas Ahead of presenting to the Devolution Committee tomorrow, Women 5050 welcomes David Mundell MP’s comments, and reiterates its call for Westminster to fully and clearly devolve the ability to introduce legislated gender quotas to Scotland. In a letter to the Devolution Committee, Secretary of State for Scotland, …

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The fight for 5050 and fair politics for everyone

Ann Henderson is the STUC Assistant Secretary and supporter of Women 5050.  As the arguments over women’s representation in public and political life are rehearsed again during the parliamentary scrutiny of the Scotland Bill, it may be appropriate to reflect on the wider political context. When looking back to the early days of the campaign for the …

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