The high court is today hearing a challenge to the emergency budget on the grounds it will affect females disproportionately.
The Fawcett Society, which campaigns for equality between women and men, is seeking a judicial review of the budget, arguing 70% of the £8bn in cuts will come from women's pockets. It says: "The Fawcett Society believes such a skewed budget could not have been drawn up in accordance with the law. "We believe the Treasury did not, as is required by law, consider whether their plans would have a disproportionate impact on women and affect women's equality." The challenge has been backed by Labour and, if successful, could lead to a full hearing in the high court. The Treasury says...
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