Starmer faces call to appoint woman to new deputy role
Summary
Female Labour leaders in the UK have urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to appoint a woman to a new influential government role. This request came during a meeting addressing concerns about male dominance in leadership and recent controversial decisions by Starmer. The prime minister promised to consider the proposal and focus on tackling issues like misogyny within the government.Key Facts
- Senior female Labour leaders want Sir Keir Starmer to appoint a woman to the role of first secretary of state.
- The role of first secretary of state is similar to that of a deputy prime minister.
- Barbara Castle was the first woman to hold the position in the 1960s.
- Starmer is under pressure due to appointments linked to individuals with past controversies.
- He has apologized for appointing Lord Mandelson, who has ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Starmer promised to work with parliamentarians on addressing misogyny.
- The meeting was seen as positive by those attending, with Starmer described as a "feminist ally."
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