Business of the House

Vicky Ford Excerpts

Thursday 13th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Vicky Ford (Chelmsford) (Con)]

I add my support to the comments of the right hon. and learned Member for Camberwell and Peckham (Ms Harman). Attacks against politicians and their families have no place and, in particular, dissuade people, especially women, from standing for election. Many women Members of this House have told me how inspiring they find the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst. Does the Leader of the House agree that we need more women parliamentarians and more statues of great women leaders?

[Andrea Leadsom]

I am tempted just to say a resounding yes.