Hucknall Labour Party is proud that 50% of its candidates for the Ashfield District Council Election on 2nd May are women. We want to make the District a better place for women...

Locally, Labour pledges to: 

• Continue to provide and improve supported housing for survivors of domestic abuse 
• Encourage women from across the District to get involved in local government/politics
• Represent ALL women by voicing their concerns and issues with the Council

Nationally, Labour pledges to: 

• Create a standalone Department for Women and Equalities headed by a full time Secretary of State
• Introduce up to 10 days leave for survivors of domestic abuse 
• Provide funding for free menstrual products for secondary schools, foodbanks and homeless shelters