Calls for parity at PAG meeting
A panel of female politicians have called for better gender representation in the membership of both local and national government.
Around 50 people gathered at the Manx Legion Club to hear from five panelists; MHKs Daphne Caine, Kate Beecroft and Ann Corlett, MLCs Kerry Sharpe and Jane Poole-Wilson, and former MHK, now commissioner, Hazel Hannan
Each gave their views on how female representation in the halls of power could be boosted, as well as describing their encounters with discrimination.
Issues such as balancing roles as parents with the demands of politics, encouraging female leadership styles, and countering 'old boys club' attitudes were all discussed.
The panelists broke off into groups to mull over possible solutions with members of the audience.
Education in schools and greater visibility of female MHKS in leadership roles were mooted as possible solution.
[Local Democracy Reporter Ewan Gawne]
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