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No woman should have to choose between her safety and serving her community. We're thinking of Cllr Hannah Perkin and every woman who has faced abuse for standing. Thinking of standing in Wales next May? You don't have to face it alone 🫶 www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're backing Fair Vote UK's letter to the PM. Gov has the mandate to act. We have a decade of listening. The two together creates better outcomes. www.thirdsector.co.uk/government-tr…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

3 weeks ago the Representation of the People Bill left the Commons without our amendments. Today 7 are. 27 of the 57 peers who spoke raised what we briefed Still to come: privacy of home addresses, domestic abuse in electoral law, democratic education 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/stilltocome

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cllr Hannah Perkin has faced 18 months of abuse, including AI-generated stickers, in the town she serves. No one should carry this alone. Better process, law, training and community support can change it... www.lbc.co.uk/article/councillor-sa…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet Emily, our latest awesome intern, her big takeaway: getting women into politics and keeping them there once elected are two different problems (exactly)! Read more 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/onlythehalfofit

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dawn Butler's piece is a hard read: daily abuse, assaulted on her way home from work... The Representation of the People Bill is a chance to act: sensible, achievable, overdue amendments - www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Stop asking "Why me?" Ask "Why not me?" Loti Glyn has been running our Be a Councillor workshops in Wales - women came carrying a list of reasons they might not be "ready"! Councillors answered honestly, none followed a neat pathway. Could U stand? 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/whynotyou

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's report confirms what our community tell us: standing for election has got harder, & women feel it most. That isn't ok. Our amendments target safety. We need peers to back them! www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/s…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What happened last week that matters? 🤔 MPs passed the Representation of the People Bill, the biggest overhaul of election law in a generation. It's progress. There is a lot more to do! The Bill goes to the House of Lords next. Read more 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/houseoflords

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts. Ask all necessary questions. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting! :) Ask us @: www.elect-her.org.uk/events-worksho…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Not sure if Peer Support Circles are right for you? 🤔 Our Circles are the perfect way to explore your pathway into politics. We’ve pulled together the questions women ask us most before they apply 🫶 Applications close 4 Sept👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-c…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

No one understands the barriers disabled candidates face better than those who have lived them! Tricia Cowdrey reminds us that representation matters because lived experience matters 👏 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Work with us to begin your political career and pathway towards a successful and impactful career! Take a look👀: www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-ready-… We offer all information and criteria needed to prepare for the 2027 local election, covering all aspects of the campaign.

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Some of the biggest challenges we face can't be solved from the sidelines! Zaynub Akbar believes politics is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change - & she's part of that change 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Politics can feel isolating - but it doesn't have to! For Tessa Marshall, one of the biggest impacts of Fund Her was knowing she wasn't alone 🫶 Because removing barriers isn't only about funding - it's about belonging! Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Creating change doesn't stop once you're elected! Siobhan Paterson has used her platform to work alongside Elect Her, encouraging & empowering more women to take their first step into politics 🫶 Thank you, Siobhan, for continuing to pay it forward 👏 Donate 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

When people break barriers, they create possibilities for others. Simita Kumar's journey as a trailblazer shows why representation matters - not just today, but for future generations! Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate & Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Leadership rooted in lived experience strengthens democracy. Sara Crowley's words capture exactly why diverse voices matter in public life. Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Want to begin your political journey🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ... let us help your pathway towards a successful & impactful career! 👀 www.elect-her.org.uk/scotland We can help you prepare for the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿2027 local elections, covering all aspects of your campaigns....join us and find out more!

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Representation changes when people who've experienced barriers help shape the decisions that affect us all! Patience Bentu's story is a powerful reminder of why diverse voices matter 💪 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts! Ask all questions which you find important. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting: www.elect-her.org.uk/events-worksho…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Sometimes, standing for election starts with wanting to solve a problem in your community. Sabrina Bell's story reminds us that politics belongs to everyone 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Democracy depends on people being willing to speak up 💪 Pallavi Konwar's determination to make her voice heard is exactly what our politics needs! Thank you for taking that step 🫶 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Access to opportunity shouldn't depend on your circumstances 💪 Joy Isaccs reminds us that encouragement, support and practical help can change what's possible 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Everyone deserves to see themselves reflected in democracy 💪 Jihyun Park's journey has shaped her determination to build a politics that represents us all. Thank you, Jihyun, for standing. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Protests and Suffragettes @scotsuffragette.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Different Century. Same Sexism. 🗞️How far have we really come? Female political movers have faced sexist comments and discrimination since time immemorial. In the early 20th Century, suffrage activists were mocked and ridiculed in anti-suffrage propaganda.

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Politics needs people who lift others up 💪 Eleanor Ryan-Saha's commitment to encouraging girls and young women is exactly how stronger communities are built 💕 Thank you for continuing to inspire the next generation Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Real change comes from people who've lived it! Collet Hunter's words are a powerful reminder that experience belongs at the heart of decision-making 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Dreaming big shouldn't depend on what's in your bank account! Christianah Agbabiaka's story is a reminder that removing financial barriers creates space for ambition to flourish 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate, Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

None of us gets here alone 💪 Caitlin Stott reminds us how powerful it is to have women who encourage others to step forward. Now she's doing the same for others. Help us ensure more women can take that first step. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

What if politics felt like somewhere you were allowed to learn, rather than somewhere you were expected to know everything? Elise' challenge to us is important: if we want more young people to see a future for themselves in politics, we need to make it easier 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/rabbithole

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Community work, Local causes, Making a difference 💪 Angela De Souza's motivation reflects what we hear time and again: women stand because they want to improve the places they call home. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We love to see diverse voices representing communities 💪 For Abiodun Odunsi, standing for election was about bringing those experiences into decision-making. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"We don't see enough young women in politics." Abigail Mainon is helping change that 💪 Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sut olwg fyddai ar Gymru pe bai mwy o fenywod yn camu ymlaen i fod yn gynghorwyr? What could Wales look like if more women stepped forward to become councillors? Gwell/ Better 💪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 free online workshops! 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This year, our Fund Her grants supported 23 women as they stood for elected office across local government, the Senedd & the Scottish Parliament 💕 Removing financial barriers means more women can step forward & more voices can be heard 💪 Donate to Fund Her - www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What if one of the biggest barriers to politics isn't policy at all? It's whether people feel they belong. In this thoughtful reflection, Melody explores how living in London for the first time changed her understanding of power, confidence & access... www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/belongingandfear

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

What if the only thing standing between you & public office was taking the first step? But everyone who is now in elected office started in exactly the same place: with the decision to act 💪 That's why Elect Her exists. To help that first step into a journey towards public office 💕

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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Love this. And agree.

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Nothing to lose, and everything to gain! Applications for our next Peer Support Circles are open... Sessions run from 1st October to 19th November 💪 Applications close on Friday 4th September... Learn more & apply using this link - www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-c…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The more voices, the more powerful the sound 💕 A healthy democracy isn't built by hearing the same voices more often. It's built by creating space for more voices to be heard! That's not about representation for its own sake. The more voices we hear, the more powerful our democracy becomes 💪

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Considering running for political office? We have what you need! Applications are open for our 13th Peer Support Circles 👏 Explore your political path, create achievable goals, develop your skills & create a support network of like-minded, ambitious women 🫶 www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support...

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Dr Annabel Mullin @annabelmullin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Representation isn’t about who succeeds because they’re women. It’s about ensuring our institutions draw on the fullest range of talent our country has to offer.

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What does progress look like? Today, for the first time, we have a gender-balanced Cabinet💪 A milestone worth celebrating - and one built over years by women who challenged barriers, opened doors and created opportunities for others 🙏 Congratulations to everyone appointed 👏

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Too many women weigh up standing for office by first asking "will I be safe?" Hannah, our CEO, reflects on why safety must be the foundation of democratic reform -and the hope she finds in the women who keep stepping forward anyway www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/courage

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Are you considering running for political office? We have what you need 😀! We're excited to announce our 13th cohort of the Peer Support Circles 💪is open for applications, they close on Friday 4th September... We hope to see you there🫶! www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-c…

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

What skills from your career could you bring to your community? 🤔 The skills you use at work don't stay at work - they can make a real difference 🫶 You don't need to be a politician to become a councillor – you just need passion 💪 We need U! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"People will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou 🙏 How you make people feel is at the heart of good leadership - and good politics. And if you see a woman running for office who makes you feel seen - Elect Her 💕

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Politics isn't just about the headline moments. It's about the small wins 💕 Whether it's securing a safer crossing, protecting a local service, or helping a resident navigate a difficult issue. Become a councillor! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales free online workshops on July 14th … 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

How can we improve representation if we don’t know who is standing for election? Data is an essential part of creating meaningful, evidence-driven equality - driving better outcomes for all. 🙏 Abbie Garton-Crosbie www.thenational.scot/news/2625250...

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How a simple data exercise descended into a Holyrood row about sex and gender

EQUALITY monitoring serves a purpose. The data collected and analysis of it can identify inequalities, it can tell us who is being represented and…

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