Women in politics: why the recent rise?

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Are we seeing a surge of women in senior political roles because life in politics is easier now? Nick Robinson talks to Shirley Williams, former leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords, Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, and Maria Miller, chair of the Commons women and equalities committee. First broadcast on Today, 12 July 2016.