In Her Parliament
In Her Parliament
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In Her Parliament highlights the work of female parliamentarians and the critical policy issues they are championing in Westminster. Created and hosted at UK Parliament by Sabrina Jamil, the UK Commonwealth Youth Parliamentarian in partnership with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK, the series features conversations with women decision-makers shining a spotlight on political representation, leadership, and change across Westminster.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to political representation, leadership, and women's rights, with episodes like 'Defending Consent' featuring discussions on legislation such as the Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill, the impact of deepfake technology, and the importance of a consent-based approach to policy changes.
In Her Parliament highlights the work of female parliamentarians and the critical policy issues they are championing in Westminster. Created and hosted at UK Parliament by Sabrina Jamil, the UK Commonwealth Youth Parliamentarian, the series features conversations with women decision-makers shining a spotlight on political representation, leadership, and change.
In this episode, Sabrina speaks with Sonia Kumar MP, the first female MP for Dudley elected in July 2024 and a dedicated NHS physiotherapist. Sonia shares her inspiring journey from healthcare to politics, detailing how she navigated Westminster as a newly elected MP without prior political connections—and the valuable lessons she has learnt along the way.
She also highlights the importance of mentorship, female networks and her passion for women’s health, emphasising the urgent need for better access to physiotherapy for women.
In this candid conversation, Sonia speaks about why failure should never define your path and the necessity of creating safe spaces for women in politics.
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