It was exciting this week to attend the inaugural AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause on Monday during which I was elected Chair of the Group. We will be leading an inquiry into various aspects of the menopause, including workplace policies, public health messaging, education and medical school training. Our menopause revolution is underway! It really is appalling that in 2021 … [Read more...]
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“The menopause revolution will bring an end to women’s suffering” – Carolyn Harris MP forms new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, this week (28 June 2021) was elected Chair of the newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Menopause in the House of Commons – marking the first step towards securing the menopause revolution. Following her success in the Private Members Bill Ballot, Carolyn will be allocated Parliamentary time for a debate on her Bill, with the goal that it will … [Read more...]
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The menopause revolution has continued this week! I spoke to ITV Sharp End about the importance of this campaign and of giving women a voice. Menopause has been a taboo subject for so long, but we have to start talking about this and take this subject seriously. I explained that I would be looking at doctors’ training, employment resources, and education in particular to see how things could be … [Read more...]
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This week, the Labour Party marked a sad day – the fifth anniversary of the murder of one of our colleagues, the wonderful Jo Cox. She fought hard to improve life for her constituents and her community, and her dedication and care is something I shall always remember. This week I’ve been thinking of her and her family. On Wednesday of this week I introduced my Private Members Bill in the House of … [Read more...]
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I am thrilled beyond words that David Lloyd, my Constituency Office Manager, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours. It’s impossible to adequately put into words what a superstar David is, or explain how many lives he has touched over so many years. But I’ll give it a go.David and his wife Cynthia founded the Second Chance organisation, and have run it for the … [Read more...]
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I was pleased to speak in a debate this week on the issue of violence against retail workers. I am an ardent supporter of USDAW’s Freedom From Fear campaign and 2020 was a year like no other. As the pandemic took hold, we realised what services and occupations we relied on most. Our shop workers are vital frontline key workers and for too long, they have been undervalued. The pandemic exacerbated … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris MP calls for better support for women experiencing the menopause
Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris led a debate in Parliament yesterday (9 June) on the importance of supporting women experiencing the menopause and improving awareness of symptoms. On World Menopause Day in 2018, Carolyn called on the UK Government in the House of Commons to make a commitment to make a difference to the lives of women experiencing the menopause by improving public education, … [Read more...]
Local MPs Take DVLA Fight to Westminster
Local MPs Carolyn Harris (Swansea East) and Stephen Kinnock (Aberavon) joined DVLA employees and PCS Union representatives at a demonstration at the Department for Transport offices in Westminster today (9 June). Safeguarding of staff at DVLA sites in Morriston and Llansamlet has been an ongoing problem since the start of the pandemic in Spring 2020. Issues have included management’s reluctance … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, condemns the UK Government’s decision to allow billions of pounds to leave the country
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, condemns the UK Government’s decision to allow billions of pounds to leave the country Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, has condemned the UK Government’s rejection of a global minimum corporation tax. This proposed new international minimum would have ensured that multinational corporations could not dodge their duty in paying tax in the UK. Labour … [Read more...]
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I was thrilled to speak on Emma Louise-Boynton’s podcast She Stands this week. Emma is talking to female MPs in order to inspire young women to stand for election and thus achieve a more equal sex split in Parliament. There are 220 women MPs in the House of Commons at the moment – an all-time high, but this is still only 34% of all MPs. Only 28% of the House of Lords are female and only 23% of the … [Read more...]
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