More mums in Parliament!

Following Jo Swinson MP being subjected to maternity discrimination by our own Government we want to encourage and support more mums to have a political career. Only 32% of MPs are women and 45% of women MPs have no children, compared to 28% of male MPs and compared to 20% of the overall population. The most senior women in politics do not have children – Theresa May, Nicola Sturgeon, Angela Merkel.

We will discuss the specific challenges mothers encounter, why it is important we have more mums in Westminster, how to make your voice heard, how to overcome the various barriers, and we will demystify the process. The event will be non-partisan. We will also talk through the lifecycle of a successful campaign, using Parental Pay Equality as an example.

Speakers will include:

Tracy Brabin MP, Shadow Minister for Early Years, Labour Party
Amelia Womak, Deputy Leader of the Green Party
Baroness Sal Brinton, President of the Liberal Democrats
Caroline Nokes MP, Conservative Party and Minister of State
Rezina Chowdhury, Labour Councillor for Lambeth
Virginia Crosby, Women 2 Win
Sophie Walker, Leader of the Women's Equality Party
Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP
Frances Scott, Founder of 50:50 Parliament
Olga Fitzroy, Founder of Parental Pay Equality
Joeli Brearley, Founder of Pregnant Then Screwed
Aceil Haddad, Pregnant Then Screwed

Spoken word artist, Amber Rose, will be reading some of her hard hitting poetry. Amber is a Brighton based single mum who is passionate about mental health, motherhood and healing from abusive relationships.

Tickets are free, but if you can afford it there is a suggested donation of £15

Time: 6pm – 9.30pm
Venue: 80 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JS
Accessibility: Venue is fully accessible. If you use a wheelchair please use the entrance at 80 Victoria Street as this has a lift which will take you directly to the floor of the event. A fully accessible toilet is on the same floor as the event. The venue also has braille and an induction loop. For further information contact: Hello@pregnantthenscrewed.com
Children: Children and babies are very welcome at the event, though there aren't any childcare facilities

Drinks will be available (alcoholic and non alcoholic) plus crisps and nuts

Donation: https://chuffed.org/project/pregnant-then-screwed