UK: Lib Dems accused of sexism after banning men from event on juggling politics and family life

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'Lib Dems have barred men from a “juggling politics and family life” training session at their annual conference.

The move has led to claims of sexism at the conference, which opens in Bournemouth on Saturday.

The conference fringe event is only open to women, sparking accusations that organisers do not respect men’s role in bringing up children.

The meeting is listed in the official directory saying: “Time management: getting the balance right between politics and the rest of your life (Women only) Ideas on how to successfully juggle politics and family life.”

One former candidate criticised the decision to exclude men. Mike Powell, who stood in the Pontypridd constituency at the last three general elections, said: “This is just as likely to affect men as it is women these days.

“My wife and I share the fun of looking after our four-year-old daughter - parenting is not just a female thing.”'