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What now for Brexit?

25 May 2019

What does Theresa May’s resignation, and the arrival of a new Prime Minister, mean for Brexit? The fundamentals are the same: a divided country, a divided Parliament and a ticking clock.   What changes with Theresa May’s resignation?  First, we may revert to a ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’ standpoint from the UK Government.  Second, we may have a PM who has ruled out an extension beyond October 31^st.  So a No Deal exit from the EU this year, is now a much greater possibility.    

All-women shortlists: remaking the case

21 May 2019

Florence Woodrow sets out a defence of all-female shortlists.

The UK remains in the midst of Brexit uncertainty. Much to the frustration of all sides of the debate, Parliament has been unable to reach a consensus on the best way forward and it is becoming increasingly apparent that a general election may be the only way to break the deadlock. Brexit has widened divisions in the UK and a more representative system is needed to heal the deep wounds in the British psyche.
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About bloody time

26 March 2019

Isabella Hunter-Fajardo explores the recent announcements on menstrual wellbeing and period poverty.

Recruiting the best: the hiring tools you need to tip the gender balance

8 March 2019

Connect is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day and this year’s theme, #BalanceforBetter which is working towards building a gender-balanced workforce, with equal opportunity for all. The movement advocates that balance is not simply a women’s issue, it’s a business issue and that it is an essential component for economies and communities to thrive and develop.

TIG is a wake-up call to both parties – if they will hear it.

22 February 2019

The emergence of The Independent Group of MPs (TIG) has brought a new thread to the Brexit weave with just five weeks to go until 29 March. Our clients have been asking if this represents a real shift in UK politics or a moment that will pass. To give something that resembles a coherent answer we need first to hit pause and look at the different elements at play.

Women and Work APPG announces 2019 Theme: Inclusivity and Intersectionality

5 February 2019

The Women and Work APPG is delighted to announce its 2019 theme Inclusivity and Intersectionality. Throughout our work over the past three years the we have sought to recognise and highlight the fact that women are not a homogenous group, and that a focus on gender alone can sometimes be misleading.
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MPs demand action on fair recruitment

29 January 2019

A cross-party group of MPs and Peers is calling on businesses and employers to review their recruitment process and have suggested changes to make it fairer.
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It’s a paradox, but 2019 could be the best and worst of times

3 January 2019

We live in a paradoxical age. UK politics remains in a state of constant turmoil, and even the most hopeful commentators recognise that the first quarter of this year will be challenging. The Foreign Secretary said this week that the “rules-based international system is under greater strain than for many decades”. President Trump continues to confound. And yet there has never been a better time to be alive: the world literacy rate is 85%, the number of girls in primary school is now 90%, people are healthier and wealthier than ever. Read more

Steps towards Transgender Equality

6 December 2018

20th November was Transgender Day of Remembrance, which marked the lives tragically lost to transphobic acts of violence. Every year, dozens of trans people are murdered because of who they are, and in the UK, 22 transgender lives have been lost since the beginning of 2018 and 45% of young trans people have attempted suicide.
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Housing and Transport: The importance of achieving an integrated approach

4 December 2018

The Transport Knowledge Hub (TKH) is currently holding a series of events across the UK on the topic of how sustainable transport can unlock the benefits of new housing which has been attended by experts across the housing and transport sector, in addition to representatives from local and national government. Given the scale and challenge of the housing crisis, these events have been a timely intervention and generated insightful discussions about the importance of having a more integrated approach between housing and transport. Read more