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“I’m not doing this for women, I’m doing it with them,” says Keir Starmer
The Labour MP on feminism, appointing a female cabinet and his love for Paddington 2.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Can a woman really win the Labour leadership race?
The Labour Party has never elected a woman leader. Could that be about to change?
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- Marie Le Conte
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People
Yes, Elizabeth Warren was “angry” at the Democratic debate – we all are
She took down Bloomberg, raised hundreds of thousands in donations and silenced her critics.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Running for office? This company will dress you for your campaign free of charge
Dress to impress.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Laura Coryton
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This is how you can help end tampon tax, once and for all
Now that we’ve left the EU, it’s time to crack on with one of the government’s most important pledges – ending tampon tax.
People
After losing big in New Hampshire, could Elizabeth Warren still become president?
The New Hampshire primary did not end well for this potential candidate. Here is how she can move her campaign forward.
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- Emily Reynolds
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Life
These statistics on female homicide victims show why we need to pass the Domestic Abuse Bill
“No woman fleeing domestic abuse should be turned away from safety.”
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- Heloise Wood
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People
Guess how much Tracy Brabin’s “controversial” dress sold for on eBay?
“All money raised will go to Girlguiding UK to support their work helping girls build confidence and self-esteem, in the hope that they grow up to be leaders.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Long Reads
“I am a survivor of domestic abuse. This is my story”
Warning: this story might be difficult to read.
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- Stylist Team
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Opinion
Protests outside abortion clinics are getting worse. Politicians must take action
The government has refused to introduce buffer zones on a national level – but this weekend’s protests show how essential they are.
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- Moya Crockett
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Long Reads
“I was an ISIS bride who fled the UK for Syria. This is my story”
As Shamima Begum loses her appeal against being stripped of her British citizenship, one woman reveals what it's really like to live as a jihadi bride in Syria.
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- Chloe Govan
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- Moya Crockett
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It’s time to get angry about the UK’s contraception scandal
I know how distressing it is to not be able to access the contraception you need. It’s time politicians took notice.
Long Reads
Donald Trump has been acquitted – so what happens now?
The Senate has voted to acquit the president on both article of impeachment.
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- Nell Frizzell and Jessica Rapana
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Long Reads
How will life change now that we’ve left the EU?
After years of negotiations, we have officially left the EU. But what does that actually mean?
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- Eve Livingston
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People
Emily Thornberry tells Stylist her plans for more housing, saving the NHS and beating Boris Johnson
The Labour MP tells Stylist about her policy plans.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Meet Sanna Marin, the world’s youngest prime minister
Finland’s new leader is breaking an age-old mould with her progressive politics and female-led cabinet.
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- Chloe Gray
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People
How the press is using “Megxit” to distract us from what’s really important
Whatever you think about Meghan Markle, those ‘Megxit’ headlines have us blindsided.
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- Nell Frizzell
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People
Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana trailer shows how the singer finally found her voice
The Netflix documentary will look at Swift’s big political year.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Moya Crockett
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Saying a woman can’t defeat Trump is about sexism. But it’s also about fear
Bernie Sanders’ alleged remarks to Elizabeth Warren reveal anxiety, as well as misogyny.
Life
For Sama: meet the director of the most-nominated documentary in BAFTA history
Syrian filmmaker Waad al-Kateab recorded her life in the most difficult of circumstances.
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- Colin Crummy
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