A new group is working to break down the barriers to mothers becoming MPs, says Labour MP Stella Creasy
recently introduced a shorter process and spending cap to try to address these concerns. Even so, if you have costly caring commitments, it’s not hard to see why many brilliant candidates wait for their children to be older before standing or sit it out altogether. Those who have taken time out to care for family members are often labelled as “lacking campaign experience”.
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