In reaction to the BBC’s decision to review the shortlisting procedures for its Sports Personality of the Year Award, Green Party Mayoral candidate Jenny Jones said:
"This is a welcome move. Frankly the exclusion of women from the shortlist was an insult to some of Britain’s greatest sporting stars. However it is probably unsurprising given the inclusion of publications aimed exclusively at men in the selection process."
"It is difficult to imagine an athlete being as close to the top of her game as Sarah Stevenson, and yet she received just three nominations from a total of 260 allocated to 26 publications.
"The BBC should consider returning to a system based on the votes of the general public."