On 30 November 50:50 Parliament are launching #AskHerToStand; a campaign to address the overwhelming gender imbalance in Parliament by encouraging everyone to ask the talented and inspirational women they know to stand as Parliamentary candidates. 50:50 Parliament are launching this campaign with the support of many other organisations including all the political parties and the Women's Institute. Please join us for the launch party from 8.00-10.00 pm at The Red Lion Pub, 48 Parliament Street. They have kindly donated their Cabinet Room for us to run this event. Book tickets here asap because it will be popular: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/askhertostand-launch-party-red-lion-pub-800-30-nov-tickets-29542344949 The launch party is taking place after a more formal occasion in the House of Commons which is being hosted by Jess Phillips MP. Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities is participating to show support, as well as Caroline Lucas MP, Joint-Leader of the Green Party, Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh MP, Peter Kyle MP, Tom Brady MP, Gavin Newlands MP, Sophie Walker, Leader of the Women's Equality Party and others still to confirm. We are really excited to be launching #AskHerToStand at our annual march through Parliament to mark the anniversary of Nancy Astor taking her seat in 1919. We will keep campaigning for #EqualSay and #EqualSeats thanks again for all your support! Frances, Hannah, Emily, Dolly, Apolline and all #5050Parliament Team