Such a policy is overwhelmingly popular: a Savanta ComRes poll of more than 2,000 British adults found 91 per cent of women and 89 per cent of the public support a clear prohibition.
Reclaiming our great British tradition of decency and dignity for all should be the goal of all conservatives – and it will be popular with the public too.
Our deputy editor talks to Radio 4 about how and why this scandal moved into the political mainstream – and why it isn’t going away.
The legislation that caused the Birmingham bin strikes is set to be expanded to ethnic minorities and disabled people – with similar consequences for taxpayers and public services.
Badenoch rightly highlights her work as Equalities Minister, while Sunak deserves credit for blocking gender recognition legislation in Scotland. But the ambiguities in the Equality Act should have been dealt with long ago.
The documentary waiting to be made is about how some immigrant communities cling to attitudes that are at odds with those of their new country, and how pusillanimous the police, social services and local government are in confronting that fact.
Through the internet we have lost control of who and what influences our young, and exposed millions to abuse, exploitation, and addiction.
As the party develops its renewed offer to the public, we should use the platform we have in local government to make our mission crystal clear and show leadership on the issues that matter to the people we represent.
If Rachel Reeves wants to tackle this country’s stagnant growth, she should start by letting wages reflect market conditions.
Looking ahead, Conservative policymakers should be seeking a detailed breakdown of the recent surge in VAWG, getting a better idea of exactly who the perpetrators are.
CWO Scotland has been reaching out to all leadership candidates to hear what they have to say on the matter and their plans.
While there’s no doubt that we have a lot of work to do in rebuilding our party and building morale, it’s equally clear that without the support of our female members, there remains a void in our offer.
At a time of economic stagnation at home and mounting danger abroad, a Starmer Government would focus on fanning division and trying to deliver its preferred economic outcomes by decree.
My message is clear: we need you. Step forward. Stand for your local association. Mentor another woman. Consider public service – from parish councils to Parliament.