Today 50:50 Parliament launch #AskHerToStand at the House of Commons! #AskHerToStand is 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. Massive thanks Jess Phillips MP hosting and Rt Hon Justine Greening MP (Minister for Women and Equalities) supporting #5050Parliament and a fab cross-party panel of MPs including Caroline Lucas MP (Joint Leader of the Green Party), Peter Kyle MP, Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh MP, Stuart Donaldson MP, Guy Opperman MP, Tom Brake MP, Sophie Walker (Leader of Women's Equality Party) and Marylyn Haines from the Women's Institute! See https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5050-parliament-askhertostand-committee-room-16-house-of-commons-tickets-29078601881 Looking forward to meeting many campaigners on the railings at 5.15 then at the party afterwards in the Red Lion Pub, 48 Parliament St: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/askhertostand-launch-party-red-lion-pub-800-30-nov-tickets-29542344949 And...if you know any talented or inspirational woman #AskHerToStand! 50:50 Parliament are here to help, see #AskHerToStand page for more information: http://www.5050parliament.co.uk/party-resources/ Thanks for all the support, Frances, Apolline, Emily, Hannah, Brian and all #5050Parliament Team