‘Perseverance is key to being an MP’

Prime Minister Theresa May has encouraged more women to put their names forward for elected office at the launch of Women2Win Wales.

A new report released by Atalanta, a social enterprise dedicated to increasing women’s representation in government, has revealed significant differences in the way that female and male political leaders are discussed online.

Parliament Project are running a series of webinars as part of their 'Get Ready to Stand' initiative. You will be able to hear from more women in politics through a series of webinars which build on our workshops and are focused on practical aspects of becoming a politician.

Women2Win was featured in the 'Road to Parliament' series of articles on Conservative Home marking International Women's Day this week.

Willoughby Dickinson was the only MP with a perfect voting record on women’s suffrage. Baroness Anne Jenkin writes about her great grandfather’s legacy – and why there is still much to be done to achieve equal representation.

As we mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, Baroness Jenkin tells the story of her great grandfather's role in the fight for female suffrage.

Women2Win Director Virginia Crosbie was featured in The Independent as part of the celebrations marking the Representation of the People Act.

We're delighted to announce that the Rt. Hon Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean is the new Co-Chair of Women2Win. First elected in 2001, Mark served as the Chief Whip from 2015-2016. Mark previously served as the Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform, Minister for Immigration and Minister for Disabled People.

Congratulations to the female MPs joining government or receiving promotions in this week's reshuffle! 

MPs taking up new roles include: 

The Intimidation in Public Life report by the Committee on Standards on Public Life has been published, highlighting how public figures are routinely subject to unjustifiable abuse, fuelled by social media.