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May election will see largest rise in female MPs since 1997
WOMEN MPs are expected to rise this May by the highest number since 1997 — but the “mother of parliaments” will still have fewer women than 35 other countries.
The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) predicted yesterday that the number of women MPs would go up by 44 at the general election, based on research in key seats.
If this is borne out, almost 30 per cent of parliamentary seats will be taken by women.
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