One reflection that has nothing to do with factionalism in the Labour Party relates to the number of women MPs. For the first time this election has led to more female than male MPs in the Parliamentary Labour Party, which is a triumph for a cause particularly championed by Harriet Harman MP.
This might cause the Party to reflect on the use of All Women shortlists. These were first used in the run up to the 1997 election until they were successfully challenged in an employment tribunal. The law was changed after the election, and the practice was resumed as the only way to substantially increase female representation among MPs. Now that more than half the PLP is female, should the policy be rethought?
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