Party of Women
Party of Women | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Kellie-Jay Keen |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Ideology | Gender-critical feminism |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Party of Women is an anti-transgender political party in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2024 by Kellie-Jay Keen.[1][2]
The party has a gender-critical feminist ideology, and has been described as anti-transgender.[2][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. [1]
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.[1]
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
- ^ a b c "Cheshire West councillor quits group to join new party". Northwich Guardian. 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Election candidate launches campaign as activists clash over gender ideology". Eastern Daily Press. 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Police to deploy to women's event after trans group reveals plans for masked protests". Eastern Daily Press. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Attenborough, Frederick (19 February 2024). "Local Labour Party branch pressures pub into cancelling Conservative-run debate with gender-critical activist". The Free Speech Union. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Perry, Sophie (14 November 2023). "Posie Parker's political party rejected for second time by Electoral Commission". PinkNews. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ a b Perry, Sophie (3 May 2024). "Posie Parker's Party of Women fails to gain any seats in local elections". PinkNews. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Party of Women Newsletter 1 March 2024". Party of Women. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ WhoCanIVoteFor; Data (9 June 2024). "2024 UK general election candidate summary". democracyclub.org.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Hobbs, Phoebe (8 June 2024). "Activist Kellie-Jay Keen announces campaign for Bristol Central". Bristol Live.
- ^ "Election of a Member of Parliament for Bristol Central on Thursday 4 July 2024". Bristol City Council.
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