International Women's Day 2019
March 8, 2019 at 5:22 pm,
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Today is International Women's Day and this year's theme is #BalanceforBetterHucknall 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