There are five main barriers to women entering politics - I like to think of them as the five Cs: cash, caring, culture, confidence, and the closed club. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Across society, the lion's share of caring responsibility - whether for children or elderly relatives - still falls on women. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
If you're going for an interview, you will dress smartly and look the part, that is absolutely fine, but it's just the level to… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
When I was pregnant during my time in Parliament, I was frequently asked by the media how I would manage being an MP and… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I knock on lots of doors, but you don't reach everyone that way - Twitter is just one of many ways of keeping in… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Research shows that when children have no body confidence at school they're less likely to put their hand up in class and ask a… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Much of political decision-making concentrates power in the hands of those already inside the circle, who tend to be men. Excluding women may not… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
We champion freedom - but Brexit will mean the next generation is less free to live, work and love across Europe. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I still have a good girl deep inside, but also recognise that it's worth saying things people will disagree with or get annoyed. — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
I am so glad that as a party the Liberal Democrats are united in our resolve to fight for staying in the EU -… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes good business… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
The rise of populism has steadily coalesced movements of millions of people around its divisive us-against-them rhetoric, motivating so many more people to become… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
Equalities issues are a key part of the Liberal Democrats and under my leadership we would push for them at every opportunity - whether… — Jo Swinson Copy Share Image
