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Lib Dem Emma Walker tells Sky News about #Askhertostand event in Parliament

By The Voice | Fri 23rd November 2018 - 1:30 pm

This Wednesday marked 100 years since the passing of the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 2018 which made it possible for women over the age of 21 to stand for Parliament.

A century on, women make up only just over 200 of 650 MPs. That’s why MPs were asked to invite a woman from their constituency to an Ask her to stand event to mark the anniversary.

Christine Jardine asked Emma Walker who, just over a year ago, wasn’t even a member of the Party. She’s made a massive impact in Scotland this year, getting involved in campaigning and member recruitment – and she opened the Autumn Conference in September.

Catching up with @cajardineMP on the terrace at Westminster before #PMQs earlier #AskHerToStand @5050Parliament @scotlibdems @LibDems pic.twitter.com/COTrSUvBxV

— Emma Walker (@EmmaWalkerCEO) November 21, 2018

Emma talked to Sky News about what had motivated her to get involved:

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