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Women of Westminster
2000-2019
The audio and accompanying transcripts of 49 interviews with mostly female Members of Parliament conducted by then Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, forming research for her book 'Wome...
Mark Collins interviewed by Rachel Reeves
23 May 2019
Estates historian Mark Collins discusses the evolution of the Lady Member’s Room in Parliament and how Westminster has had to reform and change over the years with the introduction of women to it. ...
Brendan Cox interviewed by Rachel Reeves
24 May 2018
Brendan Cox discusses his wife Jo Cox's introduction to politics, her political career and the issues she fought for. Brendon Cox talks about why Jo Cox got into politics, how important she thought ...
Harriet Harman interviewed by Rachel Reeves
26 Jul 2018
Harriet Harman discusses the women’s movement and her dedication to it as an MP despite the challenges she faced like the dual burden of being a mother and a female politician. The interview begin...
Margot James interviewed by Rachel Reeves
03 Jul 2018
Margot James talks about her experiences as an openly gay female MP, her selection process and whether or not her sexuality has determined what issues she fights for in Parliament. Rachel Reeves ask...
Justine Greening interviewed by Rachel Reeves
12 Sep 2018
Justine Greening discusses being the youngest Conservative woman when she first was elected, coming out as a gay, female MP, and the abuse that female MPs face and the effects on then since Jo Cox’s...
Yvette Cooper interviewed by Rachel Reeves
2000-2019
Yvette Cooper discusses her own experiences of gender inequalities within both Parliament and the Labour Party, as well as her proudest achievements that affected women such as SureStart. Rachel Ree...
Chris Bryant interviewed by Rachel Reeves
2000-2019
Rachel Reeves and Chris Bryant discuss women in Parliament in the early 20th century such as Ellen Wilkinson, Jennie Lee, and more. Bryant talks about institutional struggles and reforms that the intr...
Betty Boothroyd interviewed by Rachel Reeves
16 May 2018
Rachel Reeves interviews Betty Boothroyd about her memories of Barbara Castle, her own experiences as a female MP in the Commons and being the first female speaker. The interview begins with Rachel ...
Margaret Hodge interviewed by Rachel Reeves
02 Jul 2018
While discussing her time as a female MP, Margaret Hodge talks about the dual burden of being a mother in politics, how Select Committees can bring MPs together cross party, and her relationships with...
Theresa May interviewed by Rachel Reeves
2000-2019
Prime Minister at the time, Theresa May, discusses getting more women into the Conservative Party, social media abuse against women in politics, and her image in the media. Rachel Reeves also asks May...
Anne Jenkin interviewed by Rachel Reeves
24 May 2018
Anne Jenkin discusses her experience of being a Conservative MP, the lack of women in the party and how to get more women to join. The interview beings with Rachel Reeves and Anne Jenkins discussing...