Posts Tagged ‘Women in Politics’

Engaging more women in Politics

Posted on: 24th October 2015 | by Sue James | Posted in News

Engaging more women in Politics was not why Councillor Sue James stood for election but is an issue she has become passionate about since. On Friday 16 October, Liberal Democrat Councillor Sue James, who represents St Just, attended County Hall for an unusual meeting and found herself sitting between Lord Speaker, Baroness D’Souza, a crossRead More »

Women are under represented

Posted on: 23rd April 2014 | by Sue James | Posted in Blog

I have decided to express publicly some concerns I feel about local democracy. Very sadly, insufficient numbers of women put themselves forward to be elected onto Cornwall Council. I suspect the reasons for this are complicated and some-one could do some extensive research, if they have not already! As a result, and this is obviousRead More »