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Many people on #internationalwomensday<\/a> will talk about Women who have inspired them, often these are from history or celebrities, however in my 10 months since being <\/a>elected I have felt incredibly lucky to be part of this Labour Group with such an exceptional group of women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a councillor is a challenge for everyone, but I have seen first hand the additional abuse and casual sexism my female colleagues receive and I am genuinely in awe at every one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My ward colleagues Councillor Sue Glithero, Manor Ward<\/a> and Councillor Laura Clingan, Manor Ward<\/a> you are phenomena, fighting for our residents here in Manor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next door in Offerton Cllr. Helen Hibbert, Offerton Ward<\/a> has driven forward change with absolute tenacity doing more in 2 years than some have done in 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our deputy leader Cllr Christine Carrigan<\/a> , shadow cabinet members Claire Vibert, Labour Party<\/a> , Rachel Wise – Labour for Reddish North<\/a> , Cllr Dena Ryness<\/a> & Councillor Wendy Wild push to get the best for all of our residents across the whole borough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bredbury we have the power house that is Cllr Rosemary Barratt, Labour for Bredbury & Woodley<\/a> and in Brinnington and Stockport Central our Deputy Mayor Councillor Kerry Waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However this International Womens Day we have to reflect on the growing backlash against gender equality and then make a commitment to challenge the push back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average one woman is killed by a man every 3 days and 1.6 million women experienced domestic abuse in 2023\/24. These stats are chilling even without the stories behind them, but for those women and 1.8 million of their children, this is the life they are living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been some good movement from the Labour Government but we need to do more. Womens Aids open letter calls for a minimum of \u00a3516 Million to enable the proper support to be provided to those women and child survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign the letter here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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