A Glasgow councillor is calling for action to make it easier for women to enter politics.
A Glasgow councillor is calling for action to make it easier and safer for women to enter politics.She will present a motion to a full council meeting tomorrow which states the “empowerment and inclusion of women in political decision-making processes is an essential part of any democracy.”
Councillor Siddique said: “I know how disheartening it is to face barriers as a councillor. Women are under-represented at all levels of decision making. She added the motion is an “opportunity for Glasgow City Council to lead the way towards tackling toxic culture.” That guidance aims to ensure councillors “can take appropriate leave at the time of birth or adoption, that both parents are able to take leave, and that reasonable and adequate arrangements are in place to provide cover for portfolio holders.”
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