What Labour’s election means for women: the good and the bad

By Rainbow Murray, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London

It’s a good day for women’s representation in politics. The proportion of women MPs has reached a record high of 40.6%. Women are expected to hold a number of prominent positions in the new government, including the UK’s first female chancellor. Labour also has a stronger track record of women-friendly policies than the other parties. However, the picture is not entirely rosy.

The newly elected parliament includes 264 women. This figure surpasses the threshold of 40% for the first time – and is a big…

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