50:50 at Westminster Demanding Political Equality for Women, 21 Nov 2018

On 21 Nov 50:50 hit ITV news with our inspirational #AskHerToStand day in Parliament, see & like the clip on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ3JHSlQI9Q Our message was clear women want equal seats and equal say! One hundred years after the legislation was passed allowing women to stand 50:50 is demanding political equality and inspiring women to stand. Not only did we get this amazing photo in the heart of Westminster but we also achieved nationwide media coverage see other press here: www.5050Parliament.co.uk/press The #AskHerToStand hashtag was trending. (Please “like” and share any good 50:50 press you see.)

50:50 Parliament is a non-partisan organisation with a clear aspiration. We are taking action to encourage and support women in standing for elected office and monitoring their progress along the path to Parliament. We are putting pressure on Parliament and the parties to break down the barriers to political participation. 21 November was an inspirational day for many and had an immediate impact. During the next twenty four hours over 50 women went to the 50:50 website to #SignUpToStand. The 50:50 team of volunteers are now helping them take the next step along the path to Parliament. This brings the total number of women who have signed up to stand via 50:50 this year to more than 350. We would like to reach 500+ by the year end.

50:50 need “Deeds and words” here are 10 actions that you can take to help the cause:

1.  If you have been inspired to consider standing then #SignUpToStand via www.5050Parliament.co.uk/SignUpToStand so our volunteers can help you take the next step.
2. If you know another woman who would make a good MP #AskHerToStand via www.5050Parliament.co.uk/AskHerToStand so 50:50 can inspire her to take the next step.
3. Join 50:50 (free of charge) to receive information about future events and campaign news at https://5050parliament.co.uk/join/
4. Volunteer: 50:50 is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you would like to help please join our core team of 50:50 Ambassadors: https://5050parliament.co.uk/get-involved/
5. Donate: We fund the campaign with donations and t-shirt/tote bag sales. So please make a donation here: https://5050parliament.co.uk/donate/
6. Share this 50:50 petition at www.change.org/5050Parliament 
7. Follow 50:50 on twitter and instagram @5050Parliament - share & like our posts
8. Like our 50:50 Parliament facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/5050Parliament/
9. See our videos on  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNf_RiJLsBAvg3w9aVr47Rg/videos
10. Visit the 50:50 shop, every sale helps fund the campaign: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/5050Parliament

The next big date is 14 December, which marks the centenary of the General Election when women could both stand and vote for the first time ever. This would be an ideal time to share information about 50:50 Parliament's inspirational #SignUpToStand and #AskHerToStand programmes with the following tweet and the wonderful photo attached:

"100 years ago today, for the first time ever on 14 Dec 1918, women could both stand & vote in the election! What a great day support to @5050Parliament #AskHerToStand & #SignUpToStand. 50:50 inspiring & helping women to stand for elected office - see www.5050Parliament.co.uk"

It was fantastic to have women from all over the country at Westminster on Wednesday 21 Nov 2018, see our blog post here.

Thanks for supporting 50:50 Parliament, let’s build a better democracy together!

Yours sincerely

Frances, Brian, Amanda, Catherine, Dolly and all the 50:50 Team