Miatta Fahnbulleh MP
“I wouldn’t be here without LWN. I remember the first time I thought about going into politics, I went on an LWN weekend residential and I was so ‘green’, I had no idea.Find out more
Harpreet Uppal MP
“One thing I love about LWN is the culture that it has created - you don't get caught up in the factional stuff, so it’s a welcoming space for all women, which I think is great.Find out more
Councillor Francesca Brennan, Candidate for Inverclyde in the 2026 Holyrood elections
“There is no other organisation doing what LWN does to increase women’s voices and activity. I became a member because I wanted to learn as much as I could and be around other women in the network to learn from them too. The diversity of experience of the LWN membership is so important – I’ve gained so much from networks of women sharing our knowledge and skills.Find out more
Councillor Bella Sankey
"Being accepted on the course made me feel part of a Labour family in a way that I hadn't previously felt. It made me feel accepted and that the Party/sisterhood saw my potential." Councillor Bella Sankey, Cohort 5 of the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme
Leigh Ingham MP
"Joining the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme was transformative for me. It allowed me to feel part of the Labour sisterhood in a way that I hadn’t previously, providing the cohort with an amazing network of women supporting each other from all over the country (and abroad!).Find out more
Councillor Erin Parker-Leonard
"It has given me a sense of purpose and direction. I now know what I would like my political career to look like and I am taking steps to move forward.” Erin was talking about the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Scheme.
Preet Kaur Gill MP
“The Jo Cox Women in Leadership programme really made me think about who I am and what I wanted to become – it was just priceless ”
Seema Malhotra MP
"I wouldn't be where I am today without the training and support I received from LWN. It was critical for me in helping me determine my goals and in developing a network that has truly stayed with me and helped me every step of the way."Find out more
Councillor Sharon Thompson, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council & Deputy Mayor of West Midlands
“Jo Cox Women in Leadership is more than simply a programme! It is a catalyst for change, growth and solidarity for those on the programme and more importantly those whose lives they impact on a daily basis."Find out more
Dame Diana Johnson MP
"1997 was a sea change moment. Progress had been at snail’s pace; this was a giant leap. Without Labour Women’s Network’s support, many of us wouldn’t have been there. The training sharpened our chances of selection, and the sense of sisterhood kept us going through to our election and beyond."
Jessica Hodgson
"I was on the last cohort of the 'Making Your Mark' course and I wanted to thank you and your colleagues: it was excellent and inspiring, and the lessons in leadership were very useful for women in all walks of life."Find out more
Dr Filson Ali
"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and extend my thanks to each and everyone of you for your valuable contributions to the recent event councils4thisMillennium."Find out more
Rt. Hon Emily Thornberry MP
“We have to keep working, and we have to keep pushing, and we must never give up until we have true equality in our Party and until we have a Party that properly recognises the huge contribution that women make- and the fact is that we hold up the sky!”
Sophia James
"There isn't a better way to spend a weekend than with these inspiring sisters from the #lwnsummerschool. Thanks @LabourWomensNet for organising such a phenomenal event! #feminist #Labour"
Rt. Hon Angela Rayner MP
"Having the support of the wider LWN was a real strength which enabled me to speak up and gain the confidence to champion the issues that matter to me and my community."Find out more