She said: “Showing that it is possible for a woman to succeed and be recognised for success I hope is going to inspire many, many other women to continue working and many other men to give them the respect that they deserve like every single human being.”
Downing Street ruled out a defeat on the Queen’s Speech being a matter of confidence, which could pave the way for an early general election.
The approach is in stark contrast to the plight of 9,000 UK staff of Thomas Cook, Britain’s oldest travel agent, many of whom have talked of resorting to food banks.
The Prime Minister used an elderly head of state for his political advantage, delivering an uncosted wish list sprinkled with populist hyperbole.
The latest action is part of two weeks of disruption demanding urgent moves to protect wildlife and the climate.
Syrian government forces have entered the northern town of Tal Tamr and city of Manbij close to Turkey’s border, following a deal struck between the Kurds and the Assad regime.
July, August and September were the first quarter in which renewables outpaced fossil fuels since the 19th century, Carbon Brief said.
Police named the knife murder victim on Friday as schoolboy Baptista Adjei, from North Woolwich.
IS is plotting a mass prison breakout to free 70,000 or more IS supporters while Turkey invades Northern Syria.