Sophie Walker was the founding leader of the Women's Equality Party and led the party for 4 years. In this powerful interview she reveals the lessons of leadership, the impact that the party has already had, the reason she stood down and what the future holds. Sophie also discusses the challenges facing women in politics and those that have personally effected herself as an individual. Oh and there's a discussion about Phillip Davies MP which might surprise you.
You can follow Sophie on Twitter here: @SophieRunning
You can get involved in Activate here: https://www.timetoactivate.org/
You can follow the Women's Equality Party here: @WEP_UK
You can follow Matt on Twitter here: @mattforde
Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com
See Matt's ever-extending 'Brexit Through The Gift Shop' tour on the following dates:
9 May: *** EXTRA DATE ADDED*** Salford Lowry
10 May: Aberystwyth Arts Centre
12 May: Edinburgh Stand
13 May: Glasgow Stand
14 May: Newcastle Stand
18 May: Chorley Little Theatre
24 May: *** EXTRA DATE ADDED *** Camberley Theatre
25 May: *** EXTRA DATE ADDED *** London Bloomsbury Theatre
Tickets available at www.mattforde.com/live
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