50:50 Networking: Supporting and inspiring LGBT+ women to stand

50:50 Parliament is an inclusive, intersectional, non-partisan campaign. All women will be supported in getting selected and elected.

This event is open to everyone. 50:50 Parliament want everyone to hear how they can support LGBT+ women progress in politics so that their voices can be heard. 50:50 understand that some women face higher hurdles and double discrimination.

The event aims to inspire LGBT+ women to stand.

Panellists:

• Nia Griffith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and Labour MP for Llanelli. In 2017, she was named on the Pinc List of leading Welsh LGBT figures.
• Christine Jardine MP, for Edinburgh West. Previous Lib Dem spokesperson for Women & Equalities .
• Rona Mackay MSP, for Strathkelvin and Bearsden since the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May 2016
• Sue Pascoe, the Conservative Party’s first trans woman candidate in a European election and was among PwC’s 50 inspirational people of 2019.
• Mandu Reid, Leader of the UK Women's Equality Party and prospective candidate for the Mayor of London
• Robin White, the first barrister at the employment and discrimination Bar to transition. She has just been nominated "The Lawyers" Barrister of the week

The speakers have been drawn from Parliament and the LGBT+ community. They will give guidance on how to help LGBT+ women in public life and point to organisations that can offer assistance and advice.

The event will be facilitated by Emma Best who is part of the 50:50 Diversity Team.