Centenary Action
@centenaryaction.bsky.social
Cross-party coalition of 100 organisations & activists campaigning to eradicate the barriers that prevent women in all of our diversity from taking part in politics.
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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.
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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
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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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/...
➡️ @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/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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/...
➡️ @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/...
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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 🫶💪😍
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 🫶💪😍
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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 🫶💪😍
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 🫶💪😍
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.
With politicians, business leaders & allies, we celebrated progress & looked ahead to the centenary.
This is #Mission2028 — the road to a gender-equal Parliament.
July 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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.
With politicians, business leaders & allies, we celebrated progress & looked ahead to the centenary.
This is #Mission2028 — the road to a gender-equal Parliament.
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.
July 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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.
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.
July 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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.
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.
July 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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.
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.
July 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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.
Listen to our Convenor @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
discuss our campaign with @stellacreasy.bsky.social
on the #mummafesto podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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
June 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Listen to our Convenor @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
discuss our campaign with @stellacreasy.bsky.social
on the #mummafesto podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
discuss our campaign with @stellacreasy.bsky.social
on the #mummafesto podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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
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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June 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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
Dr Sarabajaya Kumar is a member! bit.ly/3HB4Dis
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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May 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
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
April 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
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
Our new report calls for action across the political ecosystem: bit.ly/44hHECh
April 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
Our new report calls for action across the political ecosystem: bit.ly/44hHECh
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
March 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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.
March 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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.
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
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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March 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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
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
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.
March 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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.
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
🔗 bit.ly/43vjiVh
Towards a gender equal parliament: lessons from candidate selection at the 2024 election - Centenary Action
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March 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
🔗 bit.ly/43vjiVh
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!
March 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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!
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.
March 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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.
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
March 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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
@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @mimsdavies.bsky.social @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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
@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @mimsdavies.bsky.social @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
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
Photos by Anne-Marie Bickerton
March 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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
Photos by Anne-Marie Bickerton
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.
March 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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.
"Women's rights are always the hardest won and the first to be cut...' we joined with @careintuk.bsky.social & @thecirclengo.bsky.social last night to make the case to #SupportWomenLeaders
#IWD2025
@helenpankhurst.bsky.social @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social
#IWD2025
@helenpankhurst.bsky.social @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"Women's rights are always the hardest won and the first to be cut...' we joined with @careintuk.bsky.social & @thecirclengo.bsky.social last night to make the case to #SupportWomenLeaders
#IWD2025
@helenpankhurst.bsky.social @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social
#IWD2025
@helenpankhurst.bsky.social @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social