Woman's Hour reveals the findings of new research it has commissioned into what women make of British politics and their lives. We hear about the issues women care about, how they're feeling as the election approaches - and, what the differences are between men and women. We discuss what it might mean for the political parties who are after women's votes.
Jane Garvey speaks to Michelle Harrison, CEO of TNS BMRB about the research she's carried out for the programme. And Jane will also be joined by Allegra Stratton, Political Editor of Newsnight; Helen Lewis, Deputy Editor of the New Statesman; and, Beth Rigby, Deputy Political Editor of the Financial Times.
A few findings from TNS BMRB research for BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour:
- Polling suggests women are much less certain they'll vote than men - only 55% say they're certain to vote vs. 65% of men.
- Women polled say NHS is biggest issue - men too at 50%, but women at 59% are far more likely to say it's the NHS.
- 48% of women polled say none of the named GB party leaders understands what life is like for them and their family.
- Top five issues of concern for women polled: NHS; Cost of living; Cost of caring for family; immigration; and, education.
- Future women leaders? Of those polled 44% think Theresa May would make a good leader; 38% think Yvette Cooper would.
- 60% of women in social group C2DE say they're worried about the future.
Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Ruth Watts. Show less