At a landmark International Women’s Day event in Speaker’s House, 50:50 Parliament’s Chief Executive, Lyanne Nicholl, and Chair, Susan Bright, delivered powerful speeches urging the UK not to take progress for granted – and to fight harder than ever for equality in political representation.
Representing Bayer at Speaker’s House, Shobhna Ladva highlighted the urgent need for policy reform, education, and empowerment in women’s health – calling on government and partners to act now.
Speaking at Speaker’s House, Co-Director of NHS Innovation Accelerator, Mindy Simon reflected on the need for broader representation in both health tech and politics – and urged everyone to help girls imagine futures they never thought possible.
At Speaker’s House, human rights lawyer and campaigner Lady Cherie Blair KC made an impassioned case for urgent action to achieve gender equality in politics – reminding us all that progress is not guaranteed, and the work must continue.
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Health and Social Care, Helen Morgan MP shares her journey from by-election candidate to Westminster advocate, calling for more women to bring their lived experience into Parliament – especially those caring for others.
Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth MP reflects on decades of activism, structural reform, and the future of women’s health – with a clear message: dream big, stand strong, and help build what comes next.
Shadow Cabinet Minister for Women, Mims Davies MP, delivered a rallying cry for women to rise up, step in, and accelerate the push for equal representation – reminding us that politics needs us, and it can be done.
In an inspiring speech at Speaker’s House, Sonia Kumar MP shared her journey from physiotherapist to Parliament – urging every woman to stand for elected office, no matter their background.
Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell MP brought warmth and humour to Speaker’s House as she demystified politics, shared her journey to leadership, and urged more women to stand – and modernise Westminster from within
Deputy Commons Speaker, Caroline Nokes MP calls for critical mass in Parliament, urging more women to stand, speak out and keep progress moving forward.
Labour Party Chair, Ellie Reeves MP delivers a powerful message at Speaker’s House: progress for women is never given – it’s fought for and won.
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Daisy Cooper joins historic event in Speaker’s State Apartments, marking International Women’s Day with a call to stand for elected office.
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