Councillor Soryia Siddique calls for more action to boost the representation of women in politics, as fellow councillors revealed they face constant abuse - from colleagues as well as the public.
Glasgow's Lord Provost has said she faces repeated incidents of misogyny in the city chambers, as leading councillors called for more to be done to protect women in politics.
After thanking the council for supporting her, she said: "It is awful when the abuse comes from a member of the public but the council does have mechanisms in place." "As a BAME women rooted in local politics, breaking barriers often feels like an uphill battle. The current political climate can be demoralising.
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