Women and the 2017 General Election
Leading figures from the political parties about their election promises and what women have to gain.
Phone-in with politicians from five parties in extended programme
Callers put questions to leading women from five political parties ahead of June 8.
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Election Talk: Glasgow
As part of our Election coverage, we’ve been talking to women. Today, we're in Glasgow.
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Nicola Sturgeon speaks to Woman's Hour
The Leader of the SNP tells us about their manifesto promises
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Justine Greening: Secretary of State for Education
Justine Greening: Secretary of State for Education, on the Conservative Party's manifesto
Tim Farron: Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, on their manifesto.
Caroline Lucas: Co-leader of The Green Party
Caroline Lucas, co-leader of The Green Party, on their manifesto.
Election Talk: Weston-super-Mare
Women in Weston-super-Mare tell us what policies will help them decide who to vote for.
Jeremy Corbyn: Leader of the Labour Party
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, on their manifesto.
Leanne Wood: Leader of Plaid Cymru
Leanne Wood, leader of Plaid Cymru, on their manifesto and what they would do for women.
Election Talk: Merthyr Tydfil
What women in Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales are thinking about the election.
Election Talk: Sunderland
In Sunderland we asked women what’s on their mind when it comes to casting their vote.
Are women any less likely to vote than men?
Or is that just a myth? Rosie Campbell, Professor of Politics at Birkbeck, has the facts.
What do the Women's Equality Party offer parents?
Party leader Sophie Walker shares some of their manifesto details with Woman's Hour.
Will there be more female MPs at Westminster after June 8th?
The major political parties discuss whether women will win or lose out on representation.
