Jeremy [Corbyn] earned the right to take up the leadership of the party with a big majority. But he has failed and he has no right or mandate to stay in office despite his failure and take the party down with him.

I think a balanced team of men and women makes better decisions. That's one of the reasons why I was prepared to run for deputy leader.

In a country where women regard themselves as equal, they are not prepared to see men running the show themselves.

There are many women with children under five who want to work and who lack affordable, high-quality child care.

Leading the party is a privilege not a right.

Jeremy [Corbyn] earned the right to take up the leadership of the party with a big majority. But he has failed and he has no right or mandate to stay in office despite his failure and take the party down with him.

Not all civil servants admire strong political leadership. But if you want to change things for the better you need strong political leadership.