Quite amusing to picture Lizzie "Dripping" Truss having to keep schtum in those hardline trade talks. Maybe explains why they didn't get a better deal ....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56095215
Days after Japan's Olympics chief was forced to resign over sexist comments, the ruling party has decided to invite women to attend key meetings - as long as they do not speak.
The Liberal Democratic Party proposed allowing five female lawmakers to observe its all-male board meetings.
They cannot talk during the meeting - only submit opinions afterwards.