What does progress look like? Today, for the first time, we have a gender-balanced Cabinet💪 A milestone worth celebrating - and one built over years by women who challenged barriers, opened doors and created opportunities for others 🙏 Congratulations to everyone appointed 👏

Too many women weigh up standing for office by first asking "will I be safe?" Hannah, our CEO, reflects on why safety must be the foundation of democratic reform -and the hope she finds in the women who keep stepping forward anyway https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/courage

Are you considering running for political office? We have what you need 😀! We're excited to announce our 13th cohort of the Peer Support Circles 💪is open for applications, they close on Friday 4th September... We hope to see you there🫶! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-circles

What skills from your career could you bring to your community? 🤔 The skills you use at work don't stay at work - they can make a real difference 🫶 You don't need to be a politician to become a councillor – you just need passion 💪 We need U! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

"People will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou 🙏 How you make people feel is at the heart of good leadership - and good politics. And if you see a woman running for office who makes you feel seen - Elect Her 💕

Politics isn't just about the headline moments. It's about the small wins 💕 Whether it's securing a safer crossing, protecting a local service, or helping a resident navigate a difficult issue. Become a councillor! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales free online workshops on July 14th … 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

How can we improve representation if we don’t know who is standing for election? Data is an essential part of creating meaningful, evidence-driven equality - driving better outcomes for all. 🙏 Abbie Garton-Crosbie www.thenational.scot/news/2625250...

"…survivors should be able to enter public life, if they choose, as surely should be their right." A powerful speech from Apsana Begum in Parliament on Tuesday. We're proud to support her amendments to strengthen protections for survivors standing for election. youtu.be/CXjkmcSdtMY

What if every woman felt safe to participate in public life online? 🤔 It's a massive barrier to women's political participation. We want everyone to participate in public life! https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/dozens-organisations-urge-andy-burnham-reset-narrative-online-safety-laws

What could Wales look like if more women stepped forward to become councillors? It would look more like the communities we live in 💪 And that's good for everyone 👏 Women across Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 join our free online workshops! Register 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales

How do we know who's missing from politics if we don't measure it? 🤔 In the House of Lords debate on Jo Cox's legacy, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage confirmed the Government will commence Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 🫶💪👏 Better data means better evidence to tackle barriers!

Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women, even lower for young women. Help us change that! We’re inviting young women across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 to join our free online workshops, on June 24th. Our workshops will give you all the info you need… www.elect-her.org.uk/events-works...

"We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us." 10 years on from Jo's murder, her words are as powerful & as necessary as ever. Her message matters today, & every day. Learn more about how her legacy continues - https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/

"Many women don't start with political ambitions - they start by caring about their communities."💕 Amanda Amaeshi reflects on Elect Her's recent workshops. If you care, you're qualified 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/if-you-care-youre-qualified-to-be-a-councillor

“I didn't grow up seeing people like me in politics, so I joined in." 👏 Wing Tsang's first blog 🙏 reflects on her journey into local politics as a British-born Chinese woman in Milton Keynes, and why representation matters 🫶 👉: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/wingtsangreflections

Can quotas help accelerate progress? Ella Diamond - our latest fab intern 💪 - reflects on a recent panel discussion, hosted by ODI Global & Westminster Foundation for Democracy exploring how more women can be elected to positions of power... 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/ellapanelreflections

Today, Apsana Begum delivered a moving speech reflecting on Jo Cox's life and the values of compassion, courage and public service. Drawing on her own experiences, Apsana reflected on the barriers that still prevent too many women from participating fully in political life.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Yn gofalu am eich cymuned? Dewch yn Gynghorydd! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Care about your community? Become a Councillor! 📅 Rydym yn cynnal gweithdai rhithiol “Byddwch yn Gynghorydd” Ymunwch â ni! 📅 We are running virtual ‘Be a Councillor’ workshops Join Us! 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Go along to future similar sessions on the 24th June at 1-2pm or 6-7pm. Register here: www.elect-her.org.uk/events-works... With lots of additional resources at www.elect-her.org.uk/resource-hub

It was lovely to get a chance to talk to future women councillors last week with @electheruk.bsky.social, along with Cllr Pattle. I want more diversity in politics so hopefully us sharing our experiences will encourage others. Check out the recording here: www.elect-her.org.uk/resource-hub...

What did 2026 elections tell us? Progress Is Possible. Progress May Reverse. The Pipeline Remains Broken. The lesson? Representation is contingent, not guaranteed. Our latest 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/2026elections

We stand with Jess Asato 🙏 The consequences are real. Public service must remain open, safe & accessible - abuse & intimidation must never become accepted as the price of political participation. 💪https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jess-asato-elon-musk-grok-deepfake-b2990594.html

At a time when democracy needs more diverse voices, how do we create political systems where women can participate, thrive & shape the future? Come join the discussion on 9th June 👉 https://odi.org/en/events/a-question-of-parity-how-to-elect-women-into-power-in-times-of-democratic-backlash/

The ability of Grok to strip women and children was not an accident. Safeguards could have been built into the chatbot, but its creators chose not to. I'm launching this High Court claim to pursue accountability for those choices.

Democracy doesn't begin at the ballot box 🗳️! We want to strengthen democracy 💪 We recently submitted evidence to Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee - democracy is stronger when more people can see a place for themselves in it 🫶 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/evidencemodernisingelections

What happens when women are given the right support at the right moment? For Kathy Ballard, it meant going from a first-time candidate to an elected councillor! And her story is a powerful reminder of how we can strengthen our democracy 🫶 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/strengthtostrength

Calling all passionate women - your local community needs you 🫵! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women. We need more people from all backgrounds to stand for election! Find out more at our free online workshop on 4th June https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Who gets into parliament shapes it - and whose interests it serves. In the 2026 Scottish Parliament, only 1 MSP comes from a working-class occupational background. New analysis from Shevaun Smith explores who is still missing from our politics 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/who-represents-scotland

Where are Labour’s women in the leadership conversation? Politics is not just about who governs. It is also about who gets imagined as defining the future. 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/women-hold-power

Your campaign may be over but there’s still support available! Post-election paperwork feels like one of the less glamorous parts of standing for office, & for many candidates it marks the final step in a long campaign journey 💕 We want you to feel supported through every stage of political life 💪

If you’re passionate about your local community, we need you 🫵! Become a councillor in Scotland! We’re running 2 sessions on 4th June & 2 on 24th June with The Young Women's Movement 🙌 - one at lunchtime and one in the evening. Join whichever works best 😀... www.elect-her.org.uk/scotland

What % of the population are women? 51%. What % of councillors elected in last week’s English local elections were women? 33%. 😞 Progress hasn’t just stalled - it’s flatlining. We cannot take representation for granted. When women aren’t equally represented, politics doesn't work so well.

If you’re passionate about your local community, we need you 🫵! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women. We need more people from all backgrounds to stand for election! Find out more at our free online workshop on 4th June https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Honey - our newest colleague - on what the Glasgow all woman hustings was like..."a powerful reminder that disagreement does not have to come at the expense of productive conversation." 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/the-hustings-we-dont-usually-see

How did Wales make history? First legislature in the world to achieve gender equality! A joy to see strong representation of women in the new Senedd 🫶👏💪 But representation isn't finished until the changes are systemic. Let's build a culture where more people can step into politics - & stay!

How did Scotland make history in 2021? The highest number of women ever elected to Holyrood. Today, progress has stalled - with fewer women MSPs - we cannot take progress for granted. We have a long way to go to build a political culture where more women feel able to step into politics - & stay!

For the first time in a century, we face the very real prospect of women’s political representation going backwards. Ultimately, what is needed is a modernisation agenda. Hannah, our CEO, explains more... 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/progress-may-reverse

Happy Election Day! To all candidates & particularly the more than 365 in our community 🫶 ... You made it! Whatever happens after today, YOU are amazing 💕💪👏 Whatever the result, we are here, rooting for you, & cheering you on. & to all voters - Go Vote!

Candidate data for Scottish Parliament 2026?! Oh Yes! ... how are we doing for representation? Not well. Representation is going backwards 😱 This impacts us all! We know is that the new Scottish Parliament is going to have less women than the last 😞 We deserve better.

Starting in 15 minutes - tune in to find out more about tomorrow's Scottish and Welsh elections. Submit your questions for our panel www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/2026-d...

The most difficult choice? The decision to act. The rest is tenacity... Calling all Candidates, You Have Got This 😀 This week is a heady mix, full of adrenaline - you'll be pulled in many different directions at once - take a moment - whatever it is that means you have a chance to breathe!

They prob would love the offer to cook a meal or a babysitter if going out to talk to people isn't your thing. Just offer. And if noone springs to mind, pass along this information on demystifying politics for the women (written by women) in your lives. Shout out to @electheruk.bsky.social 💪🏼 (2/2)

Someone asked me why less women put themselves forward in politics while I was getting my highlights done, so they got an essay 😂 but I’m thankful he asked, not sure a man has ever asked me that. Women generally don’t either they know why! That’s allyship lads!

P.S Ask her to stand, ask her again, tell others to do the same and then support her to run so she can change the system that keeps making it so bloody hard for women to run. @electheruk.bsky.social #AskHerToStand #SupportHerToRun #SayYepForShep

Shout out to all Candidates! And particularly the 360+ women standing from our community 💕 Just a week to go and we are wishing you strength 💪 & courage 🙌 & a lot of luck 🤞as you reach the final stretch of this journey! You did do something about it and we could not be prouder 👏!

Elections?! You can help! Throw yourself into the hive of activity & help get your chosen candidate elected! Volunteering is a great way to influence... So many ways to get involved- find out more: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

😉 Nuf said... Thanks #HIGNFY

Deadline to apply for 7May proxy vote = 5pm Tues 28April Tell friends/family/student www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-... Needs your National Insurance no. and proxy's address. My great-Granny was a suffragette. Voting is nice @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @fawcettsociety.bsky.social @electheruk.bsky.social

Depressing reading and my own local party need to improve this. It is a system issue, women are more likely to have caring responsibilities, parties need to offer more support to women. No party is doing this adequately.

🌟 The UK Youth Poll 2026 is here! 🌟 Young people no longer think their lives will be better than their parents’. They want better politics & financial stability. 📊 Read the #UKYouthPoll2026 now: www.ukyouthpoll.com @glasgow.ac.uk @nationwideuk.bsky.social @focaldata.bsky.social