Brexit is a feminist issue: No deal is not an option for women

Women will bear the brunt of a no deal Brexit.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Pro-EU and pro-Brexit protestors discuss the vote and ongoing political processes as they demonstrate near to the Houses of Parliament on January 29, 2019 in London, England. MPs debate the amendments to the Prime Minister's Brexit plans in the House of Commons this afternoon and vote on them this evening from 7pm. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Today, Jeremy Corbyn is at a crossroads. After last night’s display of cowardice in the Commons, the threat of no deal remains, while Theresa May makes her way back to Brussels only to be shown the door as soon as soon she arrives. It’s time for a show of strength from the party, not least for women.

Corbyn is right that there is a divide in Britain along economic lines between the many and the few. He understands that austerity is sexist, that it hits women harder than men, and that impoverishment and anger motivated people vote to Leave in May 2016. And he respects the will of these constituents.