Representation in the UK Parliament

What percentage of the UK population are women?

• 51%

• 35%

• 31%

• 29%

What percentage of MPs are women, which is the highest ever?

• 31%

• 35%

• 51%

• 29%

What is the percentage of Lords who are women?

• 51%

• 31%

• 35%

• 29%

What percentage of the cabinet are women?

• 29%

• 31%

• 51%

• 35%

Why is it hard for the PM to get equal numbers of women in the cabinet?

• because there so few female MPs in parliament. Only 35% are female.

• because many female MPs don't want to do the job

Why are minority ethnic candidates less likely to be elected in majority white areas?

• Racism

• Anti-female work practices

• Fear of violence

• Lack of role models

Why are women put off running as an MP?

Which candidates are most likely to be affected by Islamophobia?

• Female candidates

• Muslim candidates

• LBGT candidates

In what year was paid maternity leave introduced for female MPs?