Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Where are the women?!!
Party politics aside, the new Clegg-Cam cabinet apparently will have only one, or possibly two women in it. Of course, when the important jobs have to be divided up between parties they are given to the men in suits.
There are 139 women MPs in this parliament, that's over a fifth and a record number - there should definitely be more in top jobs. I've been listening to the radio all morning and haven't heard a single mention of this glaring discrepancy.
There are 139 women MPs in this parliament, that's over a fifth and a record number - there should definitely be more in top jobs. I've been listening to the radio all morning and haven't heard a single mention of this glaring discrepancy.
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Permalink Reply by Narendra Makanji on
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Looks like my first post on HoL has touched a nerve!
For the record, it is the former Councillor - stood down after 24 years of service- in 2006 and have been a relatively passive observer since.
Its not an imposter or a pseudonym like Site Admin or Birdy Too.
As for Clive Carter's link implying that women politicians belong in the kitchen- well, its beneath contempt!
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Permalink Reply by HoL Site Admin on
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Ah, mmm, our refuting false accusations is certainly suggestive of touching a nerve. (Sounds like you'd have fit right in as the witches got dunked at the village pond).
Nonetheless we thank you for your latest contribution. It helps to unpack the basis of your accusation and to get the measure of the individual who made them.
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Permalink Reply by Clive Carter on
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Only testing for humourlessness, Narendra! (dare I ask why you refer to yourself in the third person?)
Those with a degree of subtlety might have noticed that Kitchen Cabinet refers to unofficial advisers consulted by a leader in parallel with the official ("parlour") Cabinet. Sorry I just earn your contempt rather than a smile. For the record, not only did I vote for the well-known woman Lynne Featherstone for MP – I would also have been happy to see her in the Cabinet, possibly more so than others.
Once again, its not whether someone's male or female, black or white (or even party allegiance): its their character, their thinking and their personal qualities that counts.
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Permalink Reply by Liz on
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Then you may be interested to know that the TUC's is launching a local campaign to get Lynne Featherstone into a government position. This information was given to be via Twitter by well known bearded socialist Keith Flett before anyone starts thinking that I have some hotline to LibDem HQ.
To be honest Clive, I'm beginning to wonder where the laughs have all gone as well...
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I TRUST that Narendra Makanji is every bit as pleased as I am to see that well-known woman Lynne Featherstone MP is to be part of the government.
Not only is another woman in part of government, but in the very area that is the topic of this thread: equalities (where she will be Under Secretary).
Having a sense of good humour will be an valuable attribute in this high political post and I know that fortunately Lynne F does possess one of those. It's a quality not universally shared, of course; Gordon had one, but it wasn't always to the fore. (Apart from other more positive attributes, I'd like to believe that Lynne does not make snap judgements, nor toss out wild accusations nor gratuitous insults).
I'd like to think that Dave was prompted to appoint Lynne after reading this HoL thread!
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I TRUST that Narendra Makanji is every bit as pleased as I am to see that well-known woman Lynne Featherstone MP is to be part of the government.
Yes, I do welcome her appointment and would want her to be successful in her own terms.
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Permalink Reply by Birdy_Too on
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"Its not an imposter or a pseudonym like Site Admin or Birdy Too"
That is what I am known as Narendra (Birdy), apologies if you don't approve.
I'd rather read a post with some credibility by someone with a nickname or 'pseudonym' rather than your previous post by someone who is suppose to be legitimate.
Can you back any of your wild accusations up?
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Permalink Reply by Justin Hinchcliffe on
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Thank goodness you are no-longer an elected representative of a senior figure within the Whittington NHS Trust
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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on
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only 22 out of 57 councillors are women
This statistic is completely meaningless without knowing the number of men and women actually standing (in winnable seats). In fact it borders on trolling.
Tottenham constituency returned a Black MP because he was selected by the Labour party, not because we're so right on that we all voted for him no matter what (there were plenty of other Black men to choose from).
I think the two main political parties should shoulder any responsibility when it comes to a good mix of councillors, not we voters.
THIS IS NOT OUR FAULT!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Alison P on
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I don't this is at all fair Narendra. This site talks about a lot of counsellors and I know many of them do get criticised. But this isn't because they are female, or BME - it is because people don't think that their councillors are doing a particularly good job at representing them or the area in which they live.
And its hardly fair to say that the reaction you've had shows you've touched a nerve. Any outrageous statement will get an outraged response - it doesn't mean the original statement had any validity.
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Permalink Reply by PeterPiper on
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I agree with Alison, this site criticizes elected citizens only on the basis of their record whilst fulfilling their duties.
Criticism is very often backed by perceived actions with empirical points, not based on sex & race, whilst the incumbent is serving. The 3 candidates you name, have all got form whilst in office, hence the criticism.
Harringay ward's councillors consist of 2 women, 1 man; of which 2 are of BME ethnicity, one from each sex.
It's all about the qualities of the candidate Narendra, and it seems you'd know all about that from when you were a councillor yourself.
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As if to prove that women politicians do not have a monopoly on wisdom, the silence from the former vice-presidential candidate is remarkable.
Where is the woman Sarah Palin?
Since the massive oil spill by BP in the Gulf of Mexico, which threatens the biggest ecological disaster in US history, Californian Governator Arnie Schwarzenegger (a Republican and a man) has commendably changed his mind and has banned offshore drilling.
I'm unaware what Mrs Palin has said. It will be recalled the Alaskan bimbo's slogan was "drill, baby drill"
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