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Miniature of Interview with Dame Caroline Spelman, Conservative MP for Meriden as she stands down and highlights the abuse MPs receive and the 'straw that broke the camel's back'
Interview with Dame Caroline Spelman, Conservative MP for Meriden as she stands down and highlights the abuse MPs receive and the 'straw that broke the camel's back'
Reference Code:
SOBA 2/15
Date:
2019-09-12 (creation)
Description:
Sones thanks Spelman for supporting Women's Parliamentary Radio with books and articles, Spelman is on their advisory committee. Spelman speaks about the abuse she has received for being against a 'No-Deal' Brexit, Spelman says that the abuse she has received since 2016 has been unprecedented. She speaks about the words 'traitor' and 'collaborator' being used in national newspapers about her stance, Spelman walks around her constituency with a 'panic button' around her neck. Spelman worries about her staff and her family and how they are treated. Spelman speaks about how violence toward women is sexualised, in comparison with men, including threats of rape and assault. Sones moves onto ruling out a 'no-deal' Brexit, Spelman disagrees with being described as a 'rebel' and speaks about why she did not have the Whip removed for voting against the Government. Spelman and Sones discuss what should happen to MPs who no longer represent their Party. Sones asks Spelman about her career as an MP to date and lists some of her achievements, Spelman thanks her constituents and her team for six consecutive election victories. Sones asks about having personal beliefs versus representing the constituency. Spelman admits that it has been very difficult, especially with Jaguar Land Rover operating from her constituency and the negative impact a 'no-deal' Brexit could have on the Car Industry.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of 'When There's A Woman in the Room - Part 2 New Edition' manuscript
'When There's A Woman in the Room - Part 2 New Edition' manuscript
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/2
Date:
2018-1-15 (creation)
Description:
Manuscript of 'When There’s a Woman in the Room Part 2 (New Edition)'
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of UK Parliament Week: Why you need to persevere in politics
UK Parliament Week: Why you need to persevere in politics
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/54
Date:
2018-11-14 (creation)
Description:
Dame Caroline Spelman, the Conservative MP for Meriden and former Secretary of State for the Environment in David Cameron's 2010 government, hosted an event in Westminster to explore ways of encouraging more women to enter the Church.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Interview with Caroline Spelman MP and Jack Dromey MP - Preventing a no-deal Brexit
Interview with Caroline Spelman MP and Jack Dromey MP - Preventing a no-deal Brexit
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/63
Date:
2019-01-09 (creation)
Description:
Sones discusses attempts by MPs to ensure that the UK will not leave the European Union with a no-deal. Over 220 MPs signed a letter trying to guarantee this. The no-deal letter was started by neighbouring Midlands MPs from opposite sides of the party divide, Dame Caroline Spelman, Conservative MP for Meriden and Jack Dromey, Labour MP for Birmingham Erdington who both said jobs had already been lost in their constituencies. Dromey tells Sones that MPs have to remain focused to do everything to get a deal and ensure that the economy. Spelman supports Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of 'When There's A Woman in the Room - Part 2' manuscript
'When There's A Woman in the Room - Part 2' manuscript
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/1
Date:
2017-2-14-2017-4-4 (creation)
Description:
Manuscript of 'When There’s a Woman in the Room – Part 2', and separately the cover for the book; and an earlier draft version of the book.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Draft version of manuscript
Draft version of manuscript
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/3/2
Date:
2019-02-11 (creation)
Description:
Does not include 'Afterword' section
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Press releases
Press releases
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/5
Date:
2016-11-21-2017-06-26 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of List of all podcasts in book
List of all podcasts in book
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/3/4
Date:
2019-3-18 (creation)
Description:
As included in the book prior, not including those in the afterword, but with dates for each given
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Press release
Press release
Reference Code:
SOBA 6/2
Date:
2008-06-30 (publication)
Description:
Press release for 'a viewing of photographic images of 104 of the 125 women MPs in Westminster ... at a private event at the National Portrait Gallery ... to mark 90 years since women were first given the vote.'. Contains quotes from various women who took part, the photoshoot on the steps at New Palace Yard, Westminster village, and party/constituency details of the 104 women photographed.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Manuscript
Manuscript
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/3/1
Date:
2019-04-15 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Caroline Spelman MP - The Europe Referendum June 23rd 2016
Caroline Spelman MP - The Europe Referendum June 23rd 2016
Reference Code:
SOBA 4/1/43
Date:
2016-05-25 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Description of podcasts April to November 2019
Description of podcasts April to November 2019
Reference Code:
SOBA 3/4
Date:
2019-11-18 (creation)
Description:
Described as 'for 5th book'. Describes the material catalogued as SOBA 2.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Booklet
Booklet
Reference Code:
SOBA 6/1
Date:
2008 (creation)
Description:
The published “The day the Carlton Club accepted women” – 90 years after women first got the vote' / Women MPs in Westminster photocall booklet (in physcial and PDF form), along with individual versions of the photographs used within. There are two PDF versions of the booklet, with only minor differences.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Interview with Dame Caroline Spelman MP - Yezidi Women and ISIS survivors
Interview with Dame Caroline Spelman MP - Yezidi Women and ISIS survivors
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/20
Date:
2018-03-26 (creation)
Description:
Spelman hosted an exhibition of art in Westminster Hall on 26 March portraying the work of artist Hannah Rose Thomas who drew gold leaf portraits of Yezidi women who had escaped ISIS captivity. Working with the Christian Charity, Open Doors, Thomas hoped that her exhibition would draw further attention to the plight of the Yezidi Women. The recording first hears from Thomas about some of the art and the individuals behind them. Sones asks about the exhibition, Spelman discusses how important a cause this is and her experience of the Yezidi Women who visited Parliament. Sones talks to Thomas once again and she explains her art and her time spent with the Yezidi Women. Sones moves onto talk to Rosie Winterton MP and Open Doors Head of Advocacy Zoe Smith. Both women talk the listener through the stories within the exhibition and displays. Both add that international solidarity is very important, especially during #Vote100. Sones speaks to Spelman again, who maintains that International Aid is given to appropriate groups and to ensure that the poorest get the assistance they need.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Caroline Spelman MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party on Stalking
Caroline Spelman MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party on Stalking
Reference Code:
SOBA 6/3/15
Description:
From the 'Head to Heads' section
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Caroline Spelman MP - Proposing the Queen's Speech, what an Honour
Caroline Spelman MP - Proposing the Queen's Speech, what an Honour
Reference Code:
SOBA 4/1/44
Date:
2016-05-25 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Wendy Morton MP, Victoria Borwick MP and Caroline Spelman MP - Theresa May's first PMQs
Wendy Morton MP, Victoria Borwick MP and Caroline Spelman MP - Theresa May's first PMQs
Reference Code:
SOBA 4/2/7
Date:
2016-07-21 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Female MPs #Vote100 Documentary Part Two
Female MPs #Vote100 Documentary Part Two
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/22
Date:
2018-04-09 (creation)
Description:
This recording selects soundbites from interviews Parliamentary Radio conducted with women MPs of all political parties about the issues they championed in 2018. In part two, we hear from Jo Swinson, Sharon Hodgson, Ruth George, Lucy Powell, Maria Miller, Tessa Jowell, Catherine McKinnell, Dame Caroline Spelman, Maggie Throup and Theresa May. This recording is a summary of the previous recordings with headlines from each female MP.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Barbara Keeley MP, Mhairi Black MP and Caroline Spelman MP - #WASPI women and the APPG fighting to remedy an injustice
Barbara Keeley MP, Mhairi Black MP and Caroline Spelman MP - #WASPI women and the APPG fighting to remedy an injustice
Reference Code:
SOBA 4/2/5
Date:
2016-05-25 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Women Championing Women: Sally Keeble for Labour, Caroline Spelman for the Conservatives, and Sandra Gidley of the Liberal Democrat
Women Championing Women: Sally Keeble for Labour, Caroline Spelman for the Conservatives, and Sandra Gidley of the Liberal Democrat
Reference Code:
SOBA 6/3/19
Description:
From the 'Features' section
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Female MPs #Vote100 Documentary Part One
Female MPs #Vote100 Documentary Part One
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/21
Date:
2018-04-06 (creation)
Description:
This recording selects soundbites from interviews Parliamentary Radio conducted with women MPs of all political parties about the issues they championed in 2018. We hear from Dame Caroline Spelman, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Harriet Harman, Melanie Onn, Fiona Onasanya, Alison McGovern, Maria Caulfield, Angela Eagle, Sharon Hodgson, Seema Malhotra, Theresa May, Vicky Ford, Helen Whately, Jo Swinson and Lisa Cameron. This recording is a summary of the previous recordings with headlines from each female MP.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Female MPs on #Vote100 - 'Women speaking up for Women'
Female MPs on #Vote100 - 'Women speaking up for Women'
Reference Code:
SOBA 1/8
Date:
2018-02-06 (creation)
Description:
Female MPs speak about their speeches and debates (6 February 2018), Sones hears from Dame Caroline Spelman MP, Theresa May MP, Vicky Ford MP and Helen Whately MP. Introduced by Dame Spelman live from the event. Theresa May introduces the evening before Vicky Ford speaks from central lobby about social media and using it for good causes and the importance of the Year of Engineering for women. Sones and Ford walk toward a glass display case in Central Lobby which has four acts of Parliament: allowing women to become MPs (1918); giving women the vote; the Life Peerages Act, giving women the right to sit in the House of Lords; amendments to the bill that brought together in the Representation of the People Act that gave women the right to vote (1918). Ford talks about Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May and being the first female MP in the Conservative Party east of the M11. Theresa May discusses women and working class men gaining the vote during her speech at the #Vote100 event, the unveiling of a statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square and one of Pankhurst in Manchester. Sones then talks to Helen Whately MP about speaking in the chamber about #Vote100 and thinking about what the suffragettes did 100 years ago and being sure not to take it for granted. Whately focuses on health and social care and establishing a funding settlement, as women do the bulk of caring across the UK. Whately goes onto discuss how women often do the lower paid jobs in society and especially in social care, and discusses how women do not reach the heights of men in many industries. Sones asks about the abuse of women and Whately talks about women being more nervous in a public facing role. Sones moves to College Green to talk to Angela Eagle MP at the Labour women's photo call. Eagle discusses how important the #Vote100 anniversary is and the Labour Party's focus on equality, Eagle talks about making sure stronger employment laws are enforced, such as tighter controls over the sacking of pregnant women. Sones asks about 'all women shortlists' and Eagle argues the importance of having official mechanisms. Sones moves on to talk to Seema Malhotra MP whilst looking at the acts in the Central Lobby which focus on women gaining the right to vote on the same terms as men, and talks about the impact of social media and the violence of the suffragettes. Sones interviews Fiona Onasanya MP in Central Lobby, who makes the point that there was a lot left to do after 1918, and it is the same now. Onasanya is looking to create a University for Women, a stronger focus on housing in Peterborough and social care. Onsanya talks about being a new MP and not suffering any abuse so far. Sones finally met with Sharon Hodgson MP on Free School Meals and her experience after the birth of her stillborn daughter, Lucy, who she was not allowed to register. Regarding Free School Meals, she was concerned about the income threshold for being allowed school lunches. Regarding registering stillborn children, Hodgson is working to change the law to enable earlier registrations.
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother
Miniature of Maria Miller MP Chair of the Equalities Select Committee on the work of her committee in 2017; Dame Caroline Spelman MP speaking up for Tearfund and the World’s Poor; Heidi Allen MP on helping the victims of Modern Day Slavery get more help in 2017
Maria Miller MP Chair of the Equalities Select Committee on the work of her committee in 2017; Dame Caroline Spelman MP speaking up for Tearfund and the World’s Poor; Heidi Allen MP on helping the victims of Modern Day Slavery get more help in 2017
Reference Code:
SOBA 4/2/9
Date:
2017-01-07 (creation)
Collection:
Women’s Parliamentary Radio publications and podcasts, conducted by Boni Sones with contributions by Jackie Ashley, Deborah McGurran and Linda Fairbrother