I am a 19-year-old woman from Manchester, I’m a student at Manchester Metropolitan University and I’ve been active in Labour Party politics since I was 18, and I must admit while it’s been a bumpy ride, I’ve always managed to keep my head above the water and stick at it.
Until this month, I could talk to anybody about sexism in politics, and tell them although it is upsetting, it’s never been bad enough to make me want to quit everything for good.
Until this month, I’d never had my appearance picked apart so ruthlessly online by internet trolls, I didn’t want to leave the house.
Until this month, I’d never had to ring my parents in tears, concerned they’d see the article and believe the content.
Until this month I’d never been ashamed for how I look or the fact I’m proud of who I am. Continue reading
The election to the post of London’s Mayor in 2012 is an absolutely key election that Labour must win to show it is nationally back on the map. Partly this is to do with symbolism, but it also reflects the goodly number of parliamentary seats up for grabs in London. It is no surprise then that the right and the Conservatives are chucking everything, including the kitchen sink, at Ken Livingstone in an attempt to de-rail his campaign.
