Launch of the National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny

[IwantToRetire]

I am extremely impressed and re-assured by the proposed actions outlined in this statement - not!
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2026-10-12/hcws362

The lost of companies is very odd. Arriva is the only one that seems to make sense.
The others are a gas company, a software supplier, a bike hire supplier, and an insurance company.

According to Google, Lime employs 54 people in the UK and I'm a bit baffled how a scooter and bike short term hire company that operates in only 10 places using mainly 3rd party contractors is going to help prevent mysogyny.

A big pub chain, a big employer of women like Tesco, a big urban design organisation would all have made more sense.

I fear this is just a vote grabbing sideshow and talking shop, but at least it is being talked about, so let's hope it achieves something.

There's a thread on the taskforce already, from last month:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5580466-government-launches-national-taskforce-aimed-at-tackling-misogyny-across-society?page=1

I'll add the statement there, thanks!