All the evidence shows voters want Labour to shift to the left — but initial signs from Andy Burnham are worrying on that front, cautions DIANE ABBOTT
WOMEN in the Labour Party are increasingly concerned about apparent attitudes and decisions within the party concerning the forthcoming Labour women’s conference.
The fact that searching for “women’s conference” on the Labour website brings up nothing seems indicative of the lack of importance given to our conference among party “high-ups.”
Searching hard brings up contradictory information, such as three different versions of the requirements for Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) selecting delegates.
ANNA FISHER explores what would it mean for women’s equality and public safety if Britain embraces full commercialisation of the sex trade
Held at a last-minute undisclosed venue amid fear of disruption, a Women’s Rights Network event brought together authors and activists, offering a day of debate on feminism’s past, present and future. JADE MIDDLETON reports
AMANDA J QUICK warns about the ever-expanding influence of the sex industry – and the harm it unleashes on both the women involved and society collectively, especially the young
Women are a vital part of the labour movement and have much to contribute, but there’s far more to be done to make sure that our sisters’ voices are truly heard, says PHILIPA HARVEY


