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
Male MPs still outnumber Female MPs in the House of Commons. Visual representation of 60% women and 40% men
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
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.
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Photo of attendees at Inspiring Future Leaders event holding up boards showing support for action to achieve a gender equal parliament by 2028
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!
APPG Women in Parliament International Women's Day Event Inspiring Future Leaders - Connecting Young Women with Female MPs, Tuesday 4th March. Centenary Action, Mission 2028 and APPG Women in Parliament logos. Image of young women in discussion outside Houses of Parliament.
We are pleased to be working with @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social on our #IWD2025 event tomorrow, which will provide a unique opportunity for young women to experience Parliament up close and gain valuable insight into the role of an MP. #GenderEqualParliament
Infographic showing Why didn't young women vote? I didn't know who to vote for 27%, I'm not interested in politics 25%, I didn't think my vote would make a difference 16%, I didn't know enough about how to vote 15%, I don't feel that politicians represent people like me 13%. Centenary Action and Mission 2028 logos. #GenderEqualParliament
The @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social research found that the top reasons young women didn’t vote in the general election were “I didn’t know who to vote for” and “I’m not interested in politics.” How can we ensure young women feel informed, engaged, and represented in politics? #GenderEqualParliament
APPG Women in Parliament International Women's Day Event Inspiring Future Leaders - Connecting Young Women with Female MPs. Tuesday 4th March. Centenary Action, Mission 2028 and Women in Parliament APPG logos. Image of young women having a discussion in front of the Houses of Parliament.
Our #IWD2025 event with the APPG Women in Parliament on 4 March will amplify young women's voices & create space to hear directly from female MPs about their work, share their perspectives, and feel truly heard. #GenderEqualParliament
76% of young women who don't think politicians listen to young people said not being listened to makes them feel powerless compared to 64% of young men. 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 #GenderEqualParliament
76% of young women in the @YoungMindsUK research who don’t think politicians listen to young people said not being listened to makes them feel powerless. To achieve a #GenderEqualParliament, we must ensure young women feel listened to & empowered in politics.
Since 1918 at every general election more men have been elected than women. @CentenaryAction's graph shows that 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)
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
Centenary Action and Mission 2028 logos. Out mission is a gender equal parliament by 2028.
Today, 40% of MPs are women. Progress? Yes. Equality? Not yet! We want to see a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028 - the centenary of equal franchise - because democracy works best when it represents everyone. 2/3
Table of female MPs for each party
Now talking about the long way STILL to go to @5050parliament.bsky.social
With Centenary Action Network #GenderEqualParliament #Feminism
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My MP ❤️
‘Bonkers to think I’m the 462nd woman ever to be elected to Parliament. I’m ready to pave the way for more! Campaigning to address and dismantle the barriers that hinder women’s participation in politics.’
#genderequalparliament #mission2028
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Turns out I am the 682nd woman to have been elected to UK Parliament.
I fully support @CentenaryAction's work to achieve a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028.
Let's do it! #Mission2028
Alison holding a placard that says she is the 642nd woman MP
Strange to think that I am the 642nd woman to have been elected to @ukparliament.parliament.uk
#CentenaryAction are campaigning for a #GenderEqualParliament
Let's make it happen! #Mission2028
Excited to join the parliamentary launch of @CentenaryAction’s #Mission2028 campaign.
Women make up 51% of the population, but only 40% of MPs. Equal representation is within reach, but it requires concerted efforts from political parties, parliament, and government.
#GenderEqualParliament
Photo of Helen Pankhurst standing at a podium introducing the speakers
It was brilliant to join the parliamentary launch of Centenary Action’s #Mission2028 campaign and hear from new women MPs from across the House of Commons supporting the push for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028—which will require the largest-ever proportional increase of women MPs.
The first ever woman elected to represent Stratford and Bow constituency, @umakumaran.bsky.social MP tells the @centenaryaction.bsky.social Parliamentary Reception that she is proud to be an MP for an area integral to the story of women fighting for the right to vote. #GenderEqualParliament
Speaking for @plaidcymru.bsky.social, MP for Caerfyrddin, Ann Davies tells the @CentenaryAction Parliamentary Reception that her journey into education, and then into Council and Parliament has “been a personally fulfilling process”. #GenderEqualParliament
“Women need to get involved in politics!” For the @libdems.org.uk, South Devon MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social tells the @centenaryaction.bsky.social Parliamentary reception about her story of becoming an elected MP. She says the Lib Dems want to see a #GenderEqualParliament
Excited to be in a sunny Westminster for parliamentary launch of @centenaryaction #Mission2028 campaign for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028.
Celebrating the number of women elected to Parliament last year, convener of @centenaryaction.bsky.social, @helenpankhurst.bsky.social opens their Mission 2028 Parliamentary Reception this afternoon - campaigning for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028.
On my way to the Parliamentary launch of the Centenary Action Group’s #mission2028 campaign. Our new research reveals a historic challenge: to achieve a #GenderEqualParliament by the centenary of equal suffrage in 2028, the largest ever proportional increase in women MPs is needed.
Laura Eccott wearing black suit and headphones on train - badges worn include Elect Her, Feminist Greens, Green Party England and Wales and European Greens.
On my way to @centenaryaction.bsky.social event in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk for the parliamentary launch of #Mission2028 campaign. Looking forward to hearing from new women MPs & supporting #GenderEqualParliament by 2028. @feministgreens.bsky.social 💚
Shadow of a person walking. The shadow is cast on grass in the sunshine. There are trees and blue sky beyond
Beautiful morning to be heading to Westminster for the Parliamentary launch of Centenary Action’s #Mission2028 for a #GenderEqualParliament
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Today we are Centenary Action’s #Mission2028 campaign launch 💥
Hosted by Karin Smyth MP - we are really looking forward to hearing from new women MPs & supporting the push for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028.
It's a huge challenge and when we succeed it will create better outcomes, for everyone.
Excited to join the parliamentary launch of @CentenaryAction’s #Mission2028 campaign. Looking forward to hearing from new women MPs & supporting the push for a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028—achieving this will require the largest-ever proportional increase in women MPs!
Picture of me with Helen Pankhurst smiling in front of a Centenary Action Mission 2028 banner.
Picture of comedian Sandi Toksvig making a joke that the suffragette poster is printed on a tea towel.
Sandi Toksvig made us all laugh, pointing out that this suffragette poster is printed on a tea towel... A great evening spent with supporters of Centenary Action, run by the fantastic @helenpankhurst.bsky.social
Mission: #GenderEqualParliament by 2028.
@centenaryaction.bsky.social
If elected I will support actions to deliver a #GenderEqualParliament by 2028. Only 35% of MPs in the last parliament were women & only 31% of election candidates are women. Action is needed. Join me in signing the @CentenaryAction pledge: https://bit.ly/3Pp13t8
#SheVotes24
I'm really enjoying the @GIWLANU #GenderEqualParliament but it's also pretty depressing to hear how appalling #auspol is for #women in so many detailed ways. Thx to all the brilliant speakers for being so candid so we can learn about just how entrenched the #sexism is.
