Election 2020: Women running in every constituency - but activist says bigger parties have to do more

New rules require they make up at least 30% of a party's ticket, with those not meeting the quota having their funding halved.

Election 2020: Women running in every constituency - but activist says bigger parties have to do more

With three days to close of nominations, only 33% of general election candidates are women.

New rules require they make up at least 30% of a party's ticket, with those not meeting the quota having their funding halved.

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