Maria Miller's Visit to Mumsnet Didn't Go to Well

Not, that I had any thoughts that it would go well considering the Minister for Women is an uterus-bothering buckethead. But, we are Mumsnet. We have a reputation for intelligence, compassion and not putting up with bullshit. And, all Miller had was spin and bullshit. It was never going to go well.

I think this exchange between Miller and I is an accurate demonstration most of the chat: I ask a question, she lies, I call her a liar and she agrees with me. It was embarrassing and summed up best by Bonsoir's : 

<Thank you Maria, that was a really clear demonstration that you understand absolutely nothing about the issues for which you have responsibility. We know where we stand with you >

And, the fact that the Minister of Women wasn't aware of the Mumsnet campaign for a Miscarriage Code of Practise. Make of that what you will.

MariaMillerMP Thu 22-Nov-12 13:14:14

StewieGriffinsMom

How do you square your government's policies on women, particularly the destruction of the CSA and the benefits system, with being the Minister for Women?

We've got a strong set of policies to support women, including supporting 2 million of the lowest paid out of income tax altogether - most of whom are women - and extending help with childcare for those that work less than 16 hours a week. A first for government!

StewieGriffinsMom Thu 22-Nov-12 13:29:22

That doesn't answer my question about the CSA. The reason many single parent families headed by women live in poverty is because of men refusing to pay maintenance and a government that doesn't give a crap.

The cuts to housing benefit, income support and tax credits have disproportionately affected women forcing more women and children into poverty. 

The idea that your government is somehow helping these women is, simply, a lie. You have done anything but.

Instead, you are rewarding men who financially neglect their children.

MariaMillerMP Thu 22-Nov-12 13:35:32

StewieGriffinsMom

That doesn't answer my question about the CSA. The reason many single parent families headed by women live in poverty is because of men refusing to pay maintenance and a government that doesn't give a crap.

The cuts to housing benefit, income support and tax credits have disproportionately affected women forcing more women and children into poverty. 

The idea that your government is somehow helping these women is, simply, a lie. You have done anything but.

Instead, you are rewarding men who financially neglect their children.

StewieGriffinsMom, you are absolutely right. That's exactly why we are reforming the CSA - to make it work better in getting children the support they need.

StewieGriffinsMom Thu 22-Nov-12 13:44:00

"StewieGriffinsMom, you are absolutely right. That's exactly why we are reforming the CSA - to make it work better in getting children the support they need."

Are you agreeing with me that you are lying about your government's plans to alleviate women's poverty?

Or, are you agreeing that CSA is in complete shambles following your government's destruction of it? And, that your "fixing" has actually made it worse for resident parents?