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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Yesterday our steering group member Dr Sarabajaya Kumar told the @commonsproccom.parliament.uk that call lists could make Westminster more predictable, transparent & inclusive—helping MPs with caring responsibilities, disabilities or health conditions take part fully. 🧵1/3

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House of Commons Procedure Committee @commonsproccom.parliament.uk · 05/11/2025

Our inquiry into call lists continues and today we will be hearing from: ➡️ @kirstysnp.bsky.social ➡️ @ruthfox.bsky.social from @hansardsociety.bsky.social ➡️ Dr Sarabajaya Kumar from @centenaryaction.bsky.social 📺 Watch live at 2:45: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Procedure Committee

We are questioning:
• Kirsty Blackman MP. Chief Whip, SNP
• Dr Ruth Fox, Hansard Society,
• Dr Sarabajaya Kumar (Steering Group Member at Centenary Action)

2.45pm, Wednesday 5 November
Watch on Parliament Live

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our partners 50:50parliament are sounding the alarm! Time to press all the buttons for more equality in elected office. Luciana Berger, Dolly van Tulleken and Ellie Chowns all came out to help! Together we can Fix the System 🫶💪😍

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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 · 02/07/2025

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 · 02/07/2025

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 · 01/07/2025

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 · 01/07/2025

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 · 12/06/2025

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

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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 · 30/05/2025

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

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

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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 · 08/04/2025

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 · 27/03/2025

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 · 25/03/2025

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 · 13/03/2025

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

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

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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.

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Photo of panel at bringing women to the table event

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

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

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

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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 · 06/03/2025

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 · 06/03/2025

Beyond the small group discussions at the Inspiring Future Leaders #IWD2025 event, the networking session sparked many meaningful conversations. Huge thanks to the MPs and peers who took the time to connect with and inspire the young women who joined us

Dawn Butler MP and Mims Davies MP talking to young women

Baroness JoJo Penn talking to young women

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Busy #IWD2025 week for the APPG Women in Parliament with a Nordic-British Breakfast this morning! Great opportunity to network, share insights and discuss women in democracy. @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @mimsdavies.bsky.social @helenpankhurst.bsky.social

Photo of Dawn Butler MP, Benite Dibateza, Helen Pankhurst, Mims Davies MP and Kristina Hafoss at the Nordic/British breakfast

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

What a fantastic #IWD2025 APPG Women in Parliament event last night! The energy in the room was incredible, and it was inspiring to see so many meaningful conversations between young women and the parliamentary participants. Photos by Anne-Marie Bickerton

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

61% of girls surveyed in Girlguiding's Girls’ Attitudes Survey identified politics as a place where they experience or witness sexism. This needs to change so that girls see politics as a place for them.

Infographic showing where girls see or experience sexism. In politics 61% of all girls, Online/ social media 73% of all girls Daily life 63% of all girls. Centenary Action, Mission 2028 logos. #GenderEqualParliament

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Young women are key to the future of our politics but recent research shows a worrying trend of growing disengagement. @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social 2024 survey on voting patterns found that young women were less likely to vote than young men.

Infographic showing 67% vs 75% votes. 67% of young women voted in the 2024 general election compared to 75% of young men. Centenary Action and Mission 2028 logos and #GenderEqualParliament

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Recent research from Girls Friendly Society found that girls are being held back by gender stereotypes from a young age, with 71% of girls having been told they can't do something because they are a girl.

71% of girls have been told they can't do something because they are a girl. (aged 12 and over). Girls Friendly Society Girls Speak: Navigating the conflicts of girlhood in 2025 (2025) Centenary Action Mission 2028 logos. #GenderEqualParliament.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

As we look ahead to #IWD2025 recent research shows a worrying trend of young women feeling disengaged from politics. @YoungMindsUK research found that 65% of young women think politicians don’t listen to young people, compared to 55% of young men. How can we change this?

65% of young women think politicians don't listen to young people compared to just over half of young men (55%). Young Minds Power, Trust and Change: How the General Election is impacting young people and their mental health (2024). Centenary Action and Mission 2028 logos and #GenderEqualParliament

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

As we approach #IWD2025 we're reflecting on our Celebrating Women in Parliament event in Jan. Our sponsors She Rocks Business have written a great blog for us on the parallels between the issues faced by women in business and in politics. Read : bit.ly/41aNIJP

Photos from Celebrating Women in Parliament event. Event invitation and Shakespeare Martineau and Cooper Parry Wealth logos

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate women MPs! ❤️ Show your appreciation for their hard work by tagging a female MP you admire and sharing why they inspire you. We'll start by celebrating the Women in Parliament APPG members working cross party to get more women into politics.

Red heart with a suffragette style sash saying seats for women. Centenary Action and Mission 2028 logos

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Ben Williams @bpwilliams72.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The agenda for the @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social annual conference (Sat 28th Feb) has been published. It strikes me it couldn't be more timely, considering the assault on democracy worldwide, inc. here in the UK. Tickets still available. docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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Democracy Network Summit 2025 - Outline Agenda

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Today is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher became the leader of the Conservative Party. She would go on to become the UK’s first female Prime Minister in 1979 - a milestone in the history of women’s representation in Parliament.

Timeline of women's representation in parliament starting in 1918 with the representation of the people act giving some women the right to vote and ending in 2028 the centenary of equal franchise. 'Great is the work that remains to be accomplished.' Sylvia Pankhurst

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

107 years ago the first women gained the right to vote. Since 1918 at every general election more men have been elected than women. Whilst progress has been made & we now have 263 women MPs we still need 62 more for a #GenderEqualParliament #AskHerToStand

Graph showing Male vs female MPs elected in general elections (1918 - 2024)

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

107 years ago today some women first gained the right to vote. From 1918 to today, women have fought for their place in politics - gaining the right to vote, being elected as MPs, serving as ministers, and leading the country as Prime Minister.1/3

Timeline of women's representation starting in 1918 with the representation of the people act which gave some women the right to vote leading up to 2028 the centenary of equal franchise. Quote from Sylvia Pankhurst 'Great is the work that remains to be accomplished'.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Really valuable conversation today at our Disabled Women in Politics roundtable chaired by Dr Sarabajaya Kumar. Grateful for the insights shared & will be reflecting on how we can use what we have heard in our campaigning for increased representation for disabled women.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

'Politics shapes the world we live in, yet for too long, half the population has been under-represented in decision-making.' Delighted to share this blog from @Girlguiding Advocate Jiya. Read bit.ly/3Wy8d1p

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'Step up, speak out, and shape the future': young women are key to achieving a gender equal parliament - Centenary Action

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Green Party Women #ForWomenAndPlanet @greenpartywomen.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

More on @centenaryaction.bsky.social's aims to further increase numbers of women MPs following the Celebrating Women in Parliament event on 7 January www.politics.co.uk/comment/2025... @elliechowns.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk

Photo montage from Centenary Action's 7 January event celebrating women in parliament. Photos include GPEW's own Ellie Chowns + other women speakers + 'Big Ben'!

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Fantastic to speak alongside amazing women from across parties at the @centenaryaction.bsky.social event! With women making up 40% of MPs, progress has been made—but we need full gender equality in Parliament by 2028. Let’s deliver on #Mission2028! 💪

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King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership @giwlkings.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

🙌 We are pleased that two of our team, @profrosiecamp.bsky.social & Dr Minna Cooper-Cowles have joined @centenaryaction.bsky.social's Academic Advisory Group, supporting their mission to deliver a gender equal Parliament by 2028. ➡️ Read about GIWL's work in this area: www.kcl.ac.uk/giwl/researc...

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Hilde Coffe @hildecoffe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Thrilled to be part of @CentenaryAction's Academic Advisory Group, supporting their mission of achieving a diverse and gender-equal Parliament by 2028.

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Centenary Action @centenaryaction.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our new Academic Advisory Board, bringing together some of the brightest minds to provide insight, data, and rigorous thinking to enhance our campaigns. Excited to collaborate and learn from their expertise! 👩‍🎓 bit.ly/40Eik7n

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Academic Advisory Group - Centenary Action

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