Kate Osborne MP

Kate Osborne is the Labour Member of Parliament for Jarrow, a gay woman who's served her South Tyneside constituency since 2019.In this episode of podDIVA, Kate talks to Rachel Shelley from New York where she is attending the UN's annual Commission on the Status of Women.Kate is not only a tireless campaigner for her constituents, she also focuses much of her work on equality issues, including trans and all LGBTQIA plus rights.In this episode we discussher own intimate reflections on 'coming out' to her mother as a teenher pathway into politics through trade unions at the Post Officedealing with on-line abuse and incendiary language in politicsStay in touch:Kate Osborne on TwitterHave you heard our top-rated ep? TheLWordGenQ with Rachel ShelleyWant to hear more of all things LGBTQIA? Grab your copy of DIVA's latest issue here.Edited and produced by Rachel Shelley with love and support from #TeamDIVApodDIVA: Queers for your EarsDIVA - the world's leading brand for LGBTQIA plus women and non-binary peopleGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.