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Party of Women
LeaderKellie-Jay Keen
Founded2024
IdeologySingle issue
Website
www.partyofwomen.org

The Party of Women is a gender-critical[1] single issue political party in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2024 by Kellie-Jay Keen.[2][3]

The party has been described as anti-transgender.[3][4]

History

The first application to register the party with the Electoral Commission was rejected in September 2023, due to issues with the proposed constitution and financial schemes.[5] Following an additional failed application, the party was formally registered in February 2024.[6][7] The party has aligned itself with Keen's views. [2]

On 1 March, the party issued an announcement, committing the party to revoke the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and stating they would reinforce the rights of women and girls.[8]

Mandy Clair, a councillor sitting on Cheshire West and Chester council, defected to the party on 8 March 2024.[2]

The Party of Women stood five candidates in the 2024 local elections, receiving a total of 509 votes with no candidates being elected.[7]

The party is standing 16 candidates in England for the 2024 United Kingdom general election.[9] Keen is standing in the newly created seat of Bristol Central.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ Attenborough, Frederick (19 February 2024). "Local Labour Party branch pressures pub into cancelling Conservative-run debate with gender-critical activist". The Free Speech Union. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Smith, Mark (8 March 2024). "Cheshire West councillor quits group to join new party". Northwich Guardian. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b Storey, Eleanor (10 June 2024). "Linda Law launches election campaign for Party of Women". Eastern Daily Press. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024.
  4. ^ Storey, Eleanor (6 June 2024). "Norfolk Police to attend Let Women Speak event in Norwich". Eastern Daily Press. Archived from the original on 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  5. ^ Perry, Sophie (29 September 2023). "Posie Parker's political party rejected by electoral commission". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. ^ Perry, Sophie (14 November 2023). "Posie Parker's political party rejected by Electoral Commission for the second time". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  7. ^ a b Perry, Sophie (3 May 2024). "Posie Parker's Party of Women fails to gain any seats in local elections". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Party of Women Newsletter 1 March 2024". Party of Women. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  9. ^ Keeling, Peter (9 June 2024). "2024 UK general election candidate summary". Democracy Club. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  10. ^ Hobbs, Phoebe (8 June 2024). "Activist Kellie-Jay Keen announces campaign for Bristol Central". Bristol Live. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Election of a Member of Parliament for Bristol Central on Thursday 4 July 2024". Bristol City Council. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024.
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