On female representation, one political party lets Scotland down
Scotland has strong female political leaders. However, this has not translated to more women in parliament. One party must shoulder the bulk of the blame.
Scotland has strong female political leaders. However, this has not translated to more women in parliament. One party must shoulder the bulk of the blame.
Scotland General / Scottish Independence
by R J Hainey · Published August 24, 2014 · Last modified January 11, 2016
1) Proportional Voting Systems increase female participation enriching social policy. Women only account for just over one fifth of the MP’s in the House of Commons, ranking the UK 53rd globally. Since its inception, and...