Owen Smith's woman problem

"It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt" - Maurice Switzer View this email in your browser Smith's women problem For a candidate running as the 'competent' alternative to Jeremy Corbyn, Owen Smith is developing a worrying habit of putting his foot in his mouth. His comments today about wanting to "smash" Theresa May "back on her heels" are the latest in a series of gaffes and controversies about Smith's attitude to women and comes at a time when Labour are under attack for their continuing reluctance to elect a female leader. The launch of Smith's campaign has not gone entirely to plan so far but he has acquired a lot of strong supporters. Writing for Politics.co.uk today, former Northern Ireland secretary Paul Murphy explains why he is backing Smith to be Labour's next leader. Latest Articles     Owen Smith's 'smash back on her heels' gaffe shows why he is losing the Labour race   On Jul 27, 2016 01:32 pm Labour challenger accused of having a woman problem after latest gaffe Read more... »       Unlike Corbyn, Owen Smith can turn Labour's radical agenda into reality   On Jul 27, 2016 10:49 am Former Northern Ireland secretary on why he's backing the Labour challenger Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Grey fleet vehicles in the public and private sector   On Jul 22, 2016 10:13 am Grey fleet vehicles are used in both the public and private sector, and have a significant impact on the environment and economy. Read more... » Promoting alcohol responsibly   On Jul 13, 2016 10:53 am The Portman Group explains the system of regulation of alcohol marketing in the UK, which occurs through collaboration, clear Codes of Practice, independent oversight, and support as well as sanctions. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Cheaper and more sustainable business travel A simple 3-step approach to get to grips with grey fleet. Read more... »   What is Grey Fleet This animation from the BVRLA explains what Grey Fleet is, and the impact on the economy, environment and society. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Target your fire carefully, tax experts tell HMRC on its plans to tackle evasion The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is concerned that the new corporate offence of failure to prevent the criminal facilitation of tax evasion may lead to a string of prosecutions in relatively small cases where civil penalties can already provide enough punishment. Read more... »   Tax credit claimants urged to renew by end of the month to keep the payments The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging people in receipt of tax credits to complete their renewals by July 31 to avoid their payments stopping. Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences