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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jul 3

A powerful moment at @lseplc.bsky.social as yesterday we closed the market to mark 97 years since the Equal Franchise Act.

With politicians, business leaders & allies, we celebrated progress & looked ahead to the centenary.

This is #Mission2028 — the road to a gender-equal Parliament.

Helen Pankhurst closing the London Stock Exchange

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jul 2

Today we marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men with a commemorative photocall of women MP. Each MP received a personalised sash by Remake Newport, marking their place in the history of #WomenInParliament.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jul 2

Today’s the day! After months of work the personalised MP sashes made by the team at Re:make Newport are here in Parliament, ready for our historic MP photocall celebrating 97 years since women won the right to vote on the same terms as men.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jul 1

This morning we hosted #WomenInParliament - How Far Have We Come and What’s Next?—bringing together MPs, campaigners & sector leaders ahead of the 97th anniversary of equal suffrage. A great panel shared insights and inspiration and there was lots of networking & connection.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today we are bringing together our members and supporters with MPs for our #WomenInParliament event to discuss what needs to happen to get to a gender equal parliament by the centenary of equal franchise in 2028.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jun 23

Listen to our Convenor @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
discuss our campaign with @stellacreasy.bsky.social
on the #mummafesto podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

The Mummafesto: Helen Pankhurst

Podcast Episode · The Mummafesto · 19/06/2025 · 35m

podcasts.apple.com

Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Jun 12

We're thrilled to see this new steering group to support disabled candidates & explore funding for disability related costs. We've long campaigned for this! Delighted our own
Dr Sarabajaya Kumar is a member! bit.ly/3HB4Dis

New steering group to champion disabled people in elected office

A new steering group will support disabled candidates in elections, advising on a fund for disability-related expenses to level the playing field.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · May 30

On this day, 30th May, in 1929 women voted in a general election on the same terms as men for the first time. To mark the anniversary we are pleased to share a blog from Girlguiding advocate Hannah about trailblazing female MP Ida Copeland: bit.ly/4kFt1h7

Ida Copeland MP: The Women MPs Who Changed Politics - Lessons From History - Centenary Action

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great to see @Conservatives publishing diversity data on their candidates at the 2024 General Election. Transparency matters - Hope that other parties will follow their lead! bit.ly/4lqfQC0

Screenshot from Conservative website of candidate data

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Apr 8

Disabled women face many barriers to political office, limiting diverse perspectives. With 1 in 5 working-age adults disabled, we need a representative democracy. It’s time to ensure equal access to political power.
Our new report calls for action across the political ecosystem: bit.ly/44hHECh

Three disabled women in front of a broken wall to show breaking down barriers

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Apr 2

Our new report reveals that disabled people face barriers not just in Parliament, but also at the selection and election stages—leading to significant underrepresentation across the political system, particularly for women. We set out the change that's needed.

bit.ly/3FMlFJN

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

Our #Mission2028 campaign calls for urgent action to achieve a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028—the centenary of equal suffrage. While progress has been made, it’s still too slow. Women make up 51% of the population, yet remain underrepresented in Parliament. It’s time for change.🧵4/4

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

The first women in the House of Lords took their seats in 1958, forty years after women were granted the right to stand as MPs in the House of Commons. Today women only make up 31% of the House of Lords. 🧵3/4

Male Members still outnumber Female Members in the House of Lords. Visual representation of 69% men and 31% women.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

Over 100 years after women first gained the right to stand for election, men still outnumber women in the House of Commons. Today, 263 out of 650 MPs are women— 40%. Progress has been made, but more action is needed to achieve a #GenderEqualParliament 🧵2/4

Male MPs still outnumber Female MPs in the House of Commons. Visual representation of 60% women and 40% men

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 27

This #WomensHistoryMonth2025, we’re reflecting on the history of women’s representation in Parliament. Since 1918, when women first gained the right to stand as MPs, 4,959 men have been elected to the House of Commons—compared to just 693 women. 🧵1/4

Since 1918, 4959 men and 693 women have been elected to the House of Commons. Visual representation showing 88% men and 12% women

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 25

Great to have @mimsdavies.bsky.social and @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social , Co-Chairs of the APPG Women in Parliament, join our members' meeting today! A fantastic discussion on women's experiences in Parliament & how we can drive meaningful change. Thanks to all for the insightful questions.

Screenshot of Centenary Action members meeting with Mims Davies MP and Dawn Butler MP

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 13

We've long campaigned with @electoralreform.bsky.social
to #Enact106 —requiring parties to publish data on the protected characteristics of their candidates. We welcome
Baroness Jacqui Smith confirming the government's commitment to take this forward.
Our joint letter: bit.ly/4itb70k

Letter to Minister for Women and Equalities about Section 106 - Centenary Action

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 12

Brilliant #IWD2025 event on Monday with @womenfoodindustry.bsky.social Bringing together women in food & beverage with women MPs and Centenary Action to foster connections, share policy ideas, and drive change.

Photo of attendees at Bringing women to the table event

Photo of panel at bringing women to the table event

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 10

Pleased to share new research from @chrisbutlerpol.bsky.social on #GE2024 candidate selection. A record number of female MPs were elected, but progress toward a #GenderEqualParliament still too slow. A record jump in women elected is needed next time.
🔗 bit.ly/43vjiVh

Towards a gender equal parliament: lessons from candidate selection at the 2024 election - Centenary Action

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 8

@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @mimsdavies.bsky.social @carmensmith.bsky.social @wendychambld.bsky.social @jodiegoslingmp.bsky.social @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 8

This #IWD2025, we’re celebrating women MPs! Since women could first stand, 693 have been elected. Today, 263 women MPs make up 40% of the chamber—a historic feat, but not yet equal. Let’s inspire young women to see politics is for them & push for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028!

Photo of attendees at Inspiring Future Leaders event holding up boards showing support for action to achieve a gender equal parliament by 2028

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 6

Congratulations to Jacqui Smith on her appointment to Minister for Women and Equalities. It's fantastic to have someone so experienced and such a strong advocate for women in the role.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 6

@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @mimsdavies.bsky.social @jodiegoslingmp.bsky.social @carmensmith.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @alexdaviesjones.bsky.social

Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 6

More pictures of the conversations at the networking session of the Inspiring Future Leaders event

Patricia Ferguson MP talking to young women

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · Mar 6

More pictures from the conversations at the networking session of the Inspiring Future Leaders event

Baroness Carmen Smith and Ann Davies MP talking to young women

Baroness Jenny Jones talking to participants at Inspiring Future Leaders

Alex Davies Jones MP and Helen Pankhurst talking to participants at Inspiring Future Leaders

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