Speaking before David Cameron earlier today – when he largely addressed the ‘credit crunch’ – Theresa May presented the Conservative Party’s new
‘Fair Play on Women’s Pay’ document.
Mrs May began her remarks by saying that "women earn on average 17.2% less than men" although David Cameron noted that this reflected a number of factors: "Career choices. Different levels of education. The need many women have to seek flexible and part time work. And outright discrimination. There is a complex range of causes of the pay gap – and we need to address all of them."
Mrs May promised action on five fronts:
Related link: ‘Equal Pay – where Harman dithers, we will deliver’ writes Theresa May.