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👫 50:50 is a friendly network helping women progress in politics at a local & national level👫
Calling women to #SignUpToStand! https://5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-stand/
Please #AskHerToStand!
Calling women to #SignUpToStand! https://5050parliament.co.uk/sign-up-to-stand/
Please #AskHerToStand!
⏰ Now is the time to support 50:50 Parliament to help us get more women into national and local politics.
Until next Tuesday, October 13, all donations will be DOUBLED through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund - turning your £10 donation into £20!
Support us here: buff.ly/7isMQfo
Until next Tuesday, October 13, all donations will be DOUBLED through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund - turning your £10 donation into £20!
Support us here: buff.ly/7isMQfo
October 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
⏰ Now is the time to support 50:50 Parliament to help us get more women into national and local politics.
Until next Tuesday, October 13, all donations will be DOUBLED through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund - turning your £10 donation into £20!
Support us here: buff.ly/7isMQfo
Until next Tuesday, October 13, all donations will be DOUBLED through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund - turning your £10 donation into £20!
Support us here: buff.ly/7isMQfo
⌛ Get ready...
⏰ If you have been wondering how to make the world a better place for women and girls, now is the time!
Next week, every penny donated to 50:50 Parliament from noon on Tuesday, October 6, will be matched by the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.
⏰ If you have been wondering how to make the world a better place for women and girls, now is the time!
Next week, every penny donated to 50:50 Parliament from noon on Tuesday, October 6, will be matched by the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.
October 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
⌛ Get ready...
⏰ If you have been wondering how to make the world a better place for women and girls, now is the time!
Next week, every penny donated to 50:50 Parliament from noon on Tuesday, October 6, will be matched by the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.
⏰ If you have been wondering how to make the world a better place for women and girls, now is the time!
Next week, every penny donated to 50:50 Parliament from noon on Tuesday, October 6, will be matched by the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.
50:50 Parliament will support you to make a difference. Join our free Sign Up to Stand programme and take your first steps towards getting another woman's voice - your voice - heard where it matters.
Find details via our website - link in bio.
Find details via our website - link in bio.
September 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
50:50 Parliament will support you to make a difference. Join our free Sign Up to Stand programme and take your first steps towards getting another woman's voice - your voice - heard where it matters.
Find details via our website - link in bio.
Find details via our website - link in bio.
Join us for a webinar chaired by Karen Walker, CEO of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), to discuss progress on making Parliament a suitable workplace for women, the practical support available once in office, and the work still to be done.
Register: buff.ly/S8YmBL9
Register: buff.ly/S8YmBL9
September 21, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Join us for a webinar chaired by Karen Walker, CEO of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), to discuss progress on making Parliament a suitable workplace for women, the practical support available once in office, and the work still to be done.
Register: buff.ly/S8YmBL9
Register: buff.ly/S8YmBL9
"Parliament happens to be the most visible stage in British public life. Who stands on that stage matters" - 50:50 Parliament CEO Lyannne Nicholl speaking to the Whitstable Whistler magazine.
September 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
"Parliament happens to be the most visible stage in British public life. Who stands on that stage matters" - 50:50 Parliament CEO Lyannne Nicholl speaking to the Whitstable Whistler magazine.
Our Pathway sessions are full of inspiration, and this week's, led by Cllr Nanda Manley-Browne was no exception!
Women often carry valuable life experience which they are not even aware makes them perfectly suited to politics 💪
Women often carry valuable life experience which they are not even aware makes them perfectly suited to politics 💪
September 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Our Pathway sessions are full of inspiration, and this week's, led by Cllr Nanda Manley-Browne was no exception!
Women often carry valuable life experience which they are not even aware makes them perfectly suited to politics 💪
Women often carry valuable life experience which they are not even aware makes them perfectly suited to politics 💪
Join us for a special Connect and Reflect session with campaigner and entrepreneur Naz Panju, as she shares insights on why it is so important for women from diverse backgrounds to have their voices heard in politics.
7pm - 8pm, Monday, September 14. Register to join here: buff.ly/DuVWFqH
7pm - 8pm, Monday, September 14. Register to join here: buff.ly/DuVWFqH
September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Join us for a special Connect and Reflect session with campaigner and entrepreneur Naz Panju, as she shares insights on why it is so important for women from diverse backgrounds to have their voices heard in politics.
7pm - 8pm, Monday, September 14. Register to join here: buff.ly/DuVWFqH
7pm - 8pm, Monday, September 14. Register to join here: buff.ly/DuVWFqH
At 50:50 Parliament, we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
As Baroness Harriet Harman told Sky News: "The time is long past that women could be expected to put up with men making all the decisions."
As Baroness Harriet Harman told Sky News: "The time is long past that women could be expected to put up with men making all the decisions."
September 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
At 50:50 Parliament, we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
As Baroness Harriet Harman told Sky News: "The time is long past that women could be expected to put up with men making all the decisions."
As Baroness Harriet Harman told Sky News: "The time is long past that women could be expected to put up with men making all the decisions."
50:50 Parliament's CEO Lyanne Nicholl, on the importance of civility in politics.
August 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
50:50 Parliament's CEO Lyanne Nicholl, on the importance of civility in politics.
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has created a helpful document - 'Support for female MPs in Parliament: A guide to the practical support available to you'.
Find the PDF here: buff.ly/k91SWxy
Find the PDF here: buff.ly/k91SWxy
August 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has created a helpful document - 'Support for female MPs in Parliament: A guide to the practical support available to you'.
Find the PDF here: buff.ly/k91SWxy
Find the PDF here: buff.ly/k91SWxy
50:50 Parliament has helped hundreds of women get their voices heard by stepping into politics at both local and national levels. Find out more about the free support we offer via our website.
August 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
50:50 Parliament has helped hundreds of women get their voices heard by stepping into politics at both local and national levels. Find out more about the free support we offer via our website.
Representation shapes policy, and policy shapes lives.
At 50:50 Parliament we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
Find out more about signing up to stand with our support via our website.
At 50:50 Parliament we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
Find out more about signing up to stand with our support via our website.
July 31, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Representation shapes policy, and policy shapes lives.
At 50:50 Parliament we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
Find out more about signing up to stand with our support via our website.
At 50:50 Parliament we don’t just get women to stand. We get them elected.
Find out more about signing up to stand with our support via our website.
For the first time, we now have a standalone Minister for Women and Equalities 👏
In the past, this position has been held by a minister sitting in cabinet by virtue of another office - holding both roles.
In the past, this position has been held by a minister sitting in cabinet by virtue of another office - holding both roles.
July 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
For the first time, we now have a standalone Minister for Women and Equalities 👏
In the past, this position has been held by a minister sitting in cabinet by virtue of another office - holding both roles.
In the past, this position has been held by a minister sitting in cabinet by virtue of another office - holding both roles.
We love a positive 'first' - and this one is worth celebrating! 🙌
Andy Burnham's new cabinet is an equal balance of men and women, meaning women's voices WILL be heard when key decisions are taken which affect all of our lives.
Congratulations to all the new cabinet members 👏
Andy Burnham's new cabinet is an equal balance of men and women, meaning women's voices WILL be heard when key decisions are taken which affect all of our lives.
Congratulations to all the new cabinet members 👏
July 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM
We love a positive 'first' - and this one is worth celebrating! 🙌
Andy Burnham's new cabinet is an equal balance of men and women, meaning women's voices WILL be heard when key decisions are taken which affect all of our lives.
Congratulations to all the new cabinet members 👏
Andy Burnham's new cabinet is an equal balance of men and women, meaning women's voices WILL be heard when key decisions are taken which affect all of our lives.
Congratulations to all the new cabinet members 👏
Andy Burnham is the new Labour Leader and will become our new Prime Minister.
Whilst we recognise the frustration around yet another male leader for Labour, we are going to focus on Andy Burnham’s twin clarion calls of 'hope' and 'doing things differently'.
Whilst we recognise the frustration around yet another male leader for Labour, we are going to focus on Andy Burnham’s twin clarion calls of 'hope' and 'doing things differently'.
July 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Andy Burnham is the new Labour Leader and will become our new Prime Minister.
Whilst we recognise the frustration around yet another male leader for Labour, we are going to focus on Andy Burnham’s twin clarion calls of 'hope' and 'doing things differently'.
Whilst we recognise the frustration around yet another male leader for Labour, we are going to focus on Andy Burnham’s twin clarion calls of 'hope' and 'doing things differently'.
50:50 Parliament is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair of Trustees, Amanda Carpenter.
Amanda brings a wealth of leadership experience gained in the not-for-profit, public and private sector, alongside a longstanding commitment to increasing women's representation in politics 1/2
Amanda brings a wealth of leadership experience gained in the not-for-profit, public and private sector, alongside a longstanding commitment to increasing women's representation in politics 1/2
July 15, 2026 at 9:23 AM
50:50 Parliament is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair of Trustees, Amanda Carpenter.
Amanda brings a wealth of leadership experience gained in the not-for-profit, public and private sector, alongside a longstanding commitment to increasing women's representation in politics 1/2
Amanda brings a wealth of leadership experience gained in the not-for-profit, public and private sector, alongside a longstanding commitment to increasing women's representation in politics 1/2
Do you think that women’s life experiences and talents should inform decision-making to build a better future for all?
We've helped hundreds of women step into politics - you could be the next one!
Check out the Sign Up To Stand page of our website.
We've helped hundreds of women step into politics - you could be the next one!
Check out the Sign Up To Stand page of our website.
July 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Do you think that women’s life experiences and talents should inform decision-making to build a better future for all?
We've helped hundreds of women step into politics - you could be the next one!
Check out the Sign Up To Stand page of our website.
We've helped hundreds of women step into politics - you could be the next one!
Check out the Sign Up To Stand page of our website.
Writing for LBC, 50:50 Parliament's CEO Lynanne Nicholl says:
"When leadership changes, progress can stall, but it is also an opportunity for radical change."
Read the full article here: buff.ly/MgxzCb7
"When leadership changes, progress can stall, but it is also an opportunity for radical change."
Read the full article here: buff.ly/MgxzCb7
July 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Writing for LBC, 50:50 Parliament's CEO Lynanne Nicholl says:
"When leadership changes, progress can stall, but it is also an opportunity for radical change."
Read the full article here: buff.ly/MgxzCb7
"When leadership changes, progress can stall, but it is also an opportunity for radical change."
Read the full article here: buff.ly/MgxzCb7
On this day in 1928, the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928 was passed into law, granting equal voting rights to women and men and finally enabling all adults to vote at the age of 21 regardless of property ownership.
July 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM
On this day in 1928, the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act 1928 was passed into law, granting equal voting rights to women and men and finally enabling all adults to vote at the age of 21 regardless of property ownership.
If results at the next election align with polling predictions, the number of women MPs could fall from more than 40% to less than 30%.
Whatever your politics, now is the time to take action to ensure we hear women's voices in Parliament - sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament.
Whatever your politics, now is the time to take action to ensure we hear women's voices in Parliament - sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament.
June 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
If results at the next election align with polling predictions, the number of women MPs could fall from more than 40% to less than 30%.
Whatever your politics, now is the time to take action to ensure we hear women's voices in Parliament - sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament.
Whatever your politics, now is the time to take action to ensure we hear women's voices in Parliament - sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament.
Sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament, and you will become one of more than 3200 women who are part of the Sign Up To Stand Programme. Many of these women are already in government, influencing local and national policy.
Details via our website.
Details via our website.
June 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Sign up to stand with 50:50 Parliament, and you will become one of more than 3200 women who are part of the Sign Up To Stand Programme. Many of these women are already in government, influencing local and national policy.
Details via our website.
Details via our website.
What a brilliant start to our Labour Party workshop series!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, and to the wonderful Anya Sizer for leading the session. In just one hour, we helped kick-start the political journeys of some amazing women - and still finished in time for the football!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, and to the wonderful Anya Sizer for leading the session. In just one hour, we helped kick-start the political journeys of some amazing women - and still finished in time for the football!
June 24, 2026 at 8:30 AM
What a brilliant start to our Labour Party workshop series!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, and to the wonderful Anya Sizer for leading the session. In just one hour, we helped kick-start the political journeys of some amazing women - and still finished in time for the football!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night, and to the wonderful Anya Sizer for leading the session. In just one hour, we helped kick-start the political journeys of some amazing women - and still finished in time for the football!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Staying Safe Online: Digital Security for Women in Public Life with Safer Politics .
More information and resources can be found on the Safer Politics website here - buff.ly/Ywj44tU
#SaferPolitics #DigitalSafety #WomenInPolitics #WomenLead #5050Parliament
More information and resources can be found on the Safer Politics website here - buff.ly/Ywj44tU
#SaferPolitics #DigitalSafety #WomenInPolitics #WomenLead #5050Parliament
June 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Staying Safe Online: Digital Security for Women in Public Life with Safer Politics .
More information and resources can be found on the Safer Politics website here - buff.ly/Ywj44tU
#SaferPolitics #DigitalSafety #WomenInPolitics #WomenLead #5050Parliament
More information and resources can be found on the Safer Politics website here - buff.ly/Ywj44tU
#SaferPolitics #DigitalSafety #WomenInPolitics #WomenLead #5050Parliament
Today marks 10 years since Jo Cox MP was murdered.
As we reflect on Jo’s life, work and legacy, we’re reminded that, as she said, we have more in common than that which divides us.
Find out more and stay connected via the Jo Cox Foundation: buff.ly/R1p94ez
#MoreInCommon
As we reflect on Jo’s life, work and legacy, we’re reminded that, as she said, we have more in common than that which divides us.
Find out more and stay connected via the Jo Cox Foundation: buff.ly/R1p94ez
#MoreInCommon
June 16, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Today marks 10 years since Jo Cox MP was murdered.
As we reflect on Jo’s life, work and legacy, we’re reminded that, as she said, we have more in common than that which divides us.
Find out more and stay connected via the Jo Cox Foundation: buff.ly/R1p94ez
#MoreInCommon
As we reflect on Jo’s life, work and legacy, we’re reminded that, as she said, we have more in common than that which divides us.
Find out more and stay connected via the Jo Cox Foundation: buff.ly/R1p94ez
#MoreInCommon
The wonderful Susan Bright is taking on a 200-mile cycle challenge to raise funds for 50:50 Parliament 💪
On Saturday, June 20, Susan will set off from Minster-on-Sea to cycle the 200 miles to Weston-Super-Mare, aiming to 'chase the sun', and arrive before sunset.
Support here: buff.ly/CAUH8eg
On Saturday, June 20, Susan will set off from Minster-on-Sea to cycle the 200 miles to Weston-Super-Mare, aiming to 'chase the sun', and arrive before sunset.
Support here: buff.ly/CAUH8eg
June 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The wonderful Susan Bright is taking on a 200-mile cycle challenge to raise funds for 50:50 Parliament 💪
On Saturday, June 20, Susan will set off from Minster-on-Sea to cycle the 200 miles to Weston-Super-Mare, aiming to 'chase the sun', and arrive before sunset.
Support here: buff.ly/CAUH8eg
On Saturday, June 20, Susan will set off from Minster-on-Sea to cycle the 200 miles to Weston-Super-Mare, aiming to 'chase the sun', and arrive before sunset.
Support here: buff.ly/CAUH8eg