
We Don’t Need Another Maternity Inquiry – We Need Action to Save Mothers and Babies Now
We Don’t Need Another Maternity Inquiry – We Need Action to Save Mothers and Babies Now

We Don’t Need Another Maternity Inquiry – We Need Action to Save Mothers and Babies Now

Although women make up over 51 per cent of the UK population, 2024’s record figure of 40.5 per cent of female MPs (still a disproportionate number) is set to plummet at the next election. With inclusion and representation rates dropping, the work of 50:50 Parliament and its ‘Ask Her to Stand’ agenda could not be more relevant or more necessary.

Investing in women’s health is no longer just a question of fairness. Curia’s new report launched today.
On Wednesday 22nd October, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn Ruth Jones, joined Chair of the 1987 Committee Fatima Kamara, for an ‘In Conversation’ webinar hosted by Chamber UK and Politics UK. Their discussion spanned Welsh and national affairs, health, the environment, immigration and economic growth, and Jones provided a refreshingly honest, open and personalised perspective on current affairs.

Last week, Chamber UK, UKAI, and Politics UK, in partnership with commercial law firm Ashurst and the 1987 Committee, hosted an ‘in conversation’ event with

Reform UK has long faced criticism for being male-dominated, the Women for Reform panel at their conference showcased female voices at the forefront

The Supreme Court’s judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Government has triggered significant concern across trans communities and among organisations working to uphold

“Face coverings help people challenge injustice safely, without fear of negative consequences for themselves and their loved ones”

For this special LGBT+ History Month edition of Baroness Barker’s Book Club, Baroness Barker took the book club to an iconic venue – Gay’s the Word bookshop
The UK Supreme Court has handed down a landmark interpretation of the Equality Act 2010

At a landmark International Women’s Day event in Speaker’s House, 50:50 Parliament’s Chief Executive, Lyanne Nicholl, and Chair, Susan Bright, delivered powerful speeches urging the UK not to take progress for granted – and to fight harder than ever for equality in political representation.

Representing Bayer at Speaker’s House, Shobhna Ladva highlighted the urgent need for policy reform, education, and empowerment in women’s health – calling on government and partners to act now.
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