By Ellie Nelson,
Keir Starmer has lost support of voters, shown in Labour’s poorresults last week, resulting in scrutiny from former members and a reshuffling of the shadow cabinet.
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Sigh of relief in essential retail
By Thomas Marks
Since the easing of lockdown rules, people are now allowed to go to shops which were deemed unnecessary retail before, Thomas Marks talks about his first-hand experience in the changes in essential retail.
From a Bartenders Perspective
By Molly Rennie
Since some Covid-19 restrictions were lifted on April 12th many people in the hospitality sector faced going back to work, including me.
I work in a medium sized bar and restaurant, when restrictions lifted and we were able to serve people outside I was excited to get back to work. Continue reading From a Bartenders Perspective
Men must change behaviour, say women
By Molly Rennie
Prompted by the disappearance of 33-year-old Sarah Everard in London, women across the country are urging men to change the way they behave around women.
Claire Barnett, executive director of UN women UK, said: “This is a human rights crisis. It’s just not enough for us to keep saying ‘this is too difficult a problem for us to solve’ – it needs addressing now.” Continue reading Men must change behaviour, say women
International Women’s Day issues bias challenge
By Molly Rennie
This year’s International Women’s Day – 8 March as every year – will focus on challenging gender bias and inequality.
There are massive differences beween the jobs men and women do as well as a giant gender pay gap. According to UN Women, women are still paid 11% less globally than their male counterparts.
Justine Roberts, Mumsnet founder, said: “What’s needed is a proper women’s strategy, with specific policies to redress the inequality that’s been triggered by covid, or we’re at real risk of heading right back to the 1970s with regard to women’s economic power.”
The pandemic has exacerbated the already existing problem of gender inequality. Felicia Fawcett, chief executive of the Fawcett Society, accused the government of ignoring gender inequality.