Due to Abena Oppong-Asare MP appointment to the Cabinet Office, she has sadly stood down as Chair of Labour Women's Network after 5 years, with immediate effect, however, she will become of a Patron's of LWN, alongside Barbara Follett, Hilary De Lyon and Jilly Stevens.

Abena said, "Together we have achieved 100 new women MPs, better selections, 6 cohorts of #JoCoxLeadership change-makers, and a shedload of sisterhood. Proud to continue as a Patron!".

Claire Reynolds, LWN Director said, "We're a little emotional at LWN today as it's the end of our Abena era!

Heartfelt thanks for leading 5 years of growth, impact and inspiration. An enormous contribution to women's representation. To quote Beyoncé's I Was Here, you’ve 'left this world a little better', sister "

The election of Chair will run alongside our annual elections, find out about our elections here.