This year, we will be holding events at Labour and Conservative Party Conferences.
Women's decisions about when they should have children, how they should have them and what they should do when they do have them seem increasingly subject to public scrutiny. What role can policymakers play in supporting women's choices and how far can they go?
All are welcome to join bpas and our panels to explore the politics of motherhood today.
Both events are outside the secure zones so you do not need a conference pass to attend.
Labour Party Conference
The Politics of Motherhood : Are Labour doing enough to support women's choices?
12:45pm, Tuesday 24th September
Gresham Suite, The Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR
Refreshments provided
Speakers include: Kate Green MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities
Clare Murphy, bpas
Emma Burnell, Scarlet Standard blog
Glosswitch, New Statesman
Scarlet Harris, TUC Women's Equality Officer (Chair)
Conservative Party Conference
The Politics of Motherhood : Are the Conservatives doing enough to support women's choices?
1pm, Monday 30th September
Richter Room, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP
Refreshments provided
Speakers include: Claire Perry MP
Ann Furedi, bpas
Eleanor Mills, Sunday Times
Jennifer Howze, Brit Mums
Cathy Warwick, Royal College of Midwives (Chair)
If you have any questions about either of the events, please email katherine.o'brien@bpas.org
