Could You Be An MP?

Becoming an MP isn't right for everyone, but it isn't just a job for middle-aged men. Here, a number female MPs tell you why life in Parliament works for women.

Cheryl Gillan

MP for Chesham and Amersham and Shadow Secretary of State for Wales

There are a lot of myths about women in politics, of which the most damaging is that women do not support other women in politics. That is definitely not true!

Justine Greening

MP for Putney

There’s been a lot of debate in recent years about whether parliament is male-dominated environment and whether you feel out of place as a woman. My experience so far has been that I haven’t found it an issue at all.

Julie Kirkbride

MP for Bromsgrove

I often get asked “But how can you stand it? Being part of such a gentleman’s club?” Easy I say.