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UK prism for women in Manx politics

Hopes September's election will restore balance

Women's domination of the top jobs in UK politics has highlighted a sharp contrast with women's progress in Manx politics.

Today, Theresa May will become Prime Minister, after her only rival for control of the Tory party Andrea Leadsom stepped aside.

Meanwhile Angela Eagle continues to vye for the Labour leadership.

Women are poorly represented in the Manx parliament - with Kate Beecroft the only current member.

She's hoping September's general election will restore balance. 

Mrs Beecroft says the UK and Manx positions offer quite a contrast:

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