50:50 Parliament works with all the political parties to help women progress in politics. Let’s build a better democracy together!

We are an inclusive, intersectional campaign taking action to build a better democracy by inspiring, encouraging and supporting women with our #AskHerToStand and #SignUpToStand programmes.

Men still outnumber women by 2:1 on most elected bodies. Campaign for change!
Let’s get better gender balance in the corridors of power at national and local level.

Shining a Light on Selections
50:50, Centenary Action and Chamber UK

The Woman Counter

335 Women
633 Men
selected so far in the six major parties

Data for the woman counter is based on publicly available information and aims to cover the selections announced so far.
Data is collected and checked collaboratively by 50:50, Centenary Action, and Chamber UK.

Best endeavours have been made to ensure accuracy, but we are working with highly disparate and incomplete data sources. Accurate data on our democratic process should not be the responsibility of the third sector. We hope the Parties will keep us up to date and informed.

Are you a woman who is passionate about a cause?

Do you care about community? Would you like to help others and create long-term change? Do you think that women’s life experiences and talents should inform policy-making to build a better future for all? If so, it’s time to Sign Up To Stand with 50:50. You might just be who our UK political system needs right now.

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50:50 is taking action to build a better, more gender-balanced democracy

There are two times more men than women on most elected bodies throughout the UK. This matters because representation shapes policy. With your support, 50:50 can ensure that the 32+ million women living and working in the UK gain proper representation. We want our elected bodies to draw upon the widest possible pool of talent and experience, including over 50% of the population who are women. Diverse governments are more resilient and make better decisions. We don’t only do it for our daughters, we do it for our sons.

50:50 works with all the political parties to support women who want to progress in politics

There’s never been a better time to turn your passion into real, political power – we can help you do this today.

In the 2019 General Election, over 50 women who stood were part of our #SignUpToStand programme. 9 went on to win seats.

Over 3000 women have clicked #SignUpToStand with 50:50 Parliament, many of whom have gone on to win local and national elections.

We need 100 more women in Parliament by 2030.

Support us

From clicking Sign Up To Stand to telling your friends about us, there are various ways you can support the campaign.

Thanks to all the men who support 50:50 Parliament – their involvement is crucial to our success!

50:50 Parliament thanks the following organisations for supporting our work