Whilst there are a number of great programmes to encourage women into politics there is very little support for women further along in their political journey. Women dropping out just as big a problem as women not coming forward at all.
@libbybrooks.bsky.social"Holyrood is becoming a hostile environment for women.”
Why are so many SNP women stepping down from the Scottish Parliament in 2026?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Almost quarter of SNP’s female MSPs to step down amid ‘hostile environment’
Women at Holyrood cite lack of support from party, abuse in chamber and online, and tolerance of bullying