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Fawcett : News and Resources : February 2004

* One in four single women pensioners live in poverty
A new report by Fawcett and Age Concern reveals that one in four single women pensioners live in poverty, and that the Government risks losing women's votes if it does not reform the state pension system.

*Liberal Democrats failing to select women*
New research by Fawcett reveals that the Liberal Democrats are still failing to select enough women for winnable seats. On current polling, the number of Lib Dem women MPs will increase by only one.

*Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill*
This bill is currently being debated in Committee in the House of Lords before moving to the House of Commons. Debates on the bill and proposed amendments can be viewed on the Parliament website.

*Women's Budget Group Response to Pre-Budget Report* A response to the pre-budget report, analysing the impact of Gordon Brown's proposals for women in the UK.