18th September 2025 By Penny East, CEO of the Fawcett Society We are not collateral damage I’ve worked in public life long enough to know that change is slow. But the past few weeks have been a grim reminder of just how far we still have to go. At Fawcett, we’ve spent years campaigning for women to be properly represented in government. But representation is not just about numbers. It’s about being heard, respected, and taken seriously when we are there. The last few weeks have been exh...
