News from London Assembly Labour

Yvette Cooper: Boris Johnson’s campaign has snubbed women

Responding to Boris Johnson’s refusal to attend the FEM11 conference on Saturday 12th November, Yvette Cooper MP said: “Boris Johnson clearly doesn’t want to debate his opponents. Boris Johnson’s campaign has snubbed women at a time when the Conservative party is more and more out of step with women in this country.

“Boris Johnson should be prepared to debate why he cut childcare support for thousands of Londoners, why rape in London is rising yet the mayor is cutting the number of police, and why instead of standing up for women bearing the brunt of government policies he is increasing the pressure with rising fares.

“No wonder Tories like Boris Johnson are unpopular with women when they can’t even be bothered to talk to them.”

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