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Labour all-women candidate shortlists controversy

Title
Labour all-women candidate shortlists controversy
Genre
Interview
TX Date
11 Dec 1995
Year of production
1995
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Duration
00:06:52
Description
Labour Party shadow women’s minister Tessa Jowell defending the party’s policy on all women candidate shortlists on the day that two men, blocked as candidates, launch a legal challenge on the grounds of unfair discrimination. On the policy; what women bring to Parliament; refuses to comment on the legal case but says they received advice the policy was lawful; why it will be reviewed after the election; role of a Minister for Women if Labour elected. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Tessa Jowell
Keywords
Labour Party; Women; Equal opportunity; Members of Parliament; Gender discrimination; Parliamentary candidates; Cabinet ministers; Industrial tribunals

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