Join us for an evening with Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE of Centenary Action and University of Warwick academics as we explore women in politics of the past and present.
In 1918, a parliamentary act allowed some women in the United Kingdom the right to vote. It wasn’t until 1928 that women received the right to vote on the same terms as men. Who were the women working locally to create these changes? What is happening today to get women into politics? Which women are still not represented in local council?
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Inspired by the suffragettes and suffragists, Centenary Action was established by Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE, granddaughter of Sylvia and great-granddaughter of Emmeline. They are a cross-party campaigning force supporting women, bringing local, national and international organisations together to amplify voices and campaign for change.
Hear about Centenary Action, Helen’s other projects and the legacy of her grandmother and great-grandmother during this ‘In Conversation’.
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Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst’s ‘suffragettes’ fought for women’s right to vote in parliamentary elections in new and spectacular ways across Britain. Their tactics ranged from traditional politics to heckling, vandalism, arson and even bombings. In this talk, Tara explores Leamington’s little known suffragette past: the lives, locations and dangerous deeds of the women involved which sat at odds with the towns vibrant but largely peaceful suffrage campaigning and with the community at large.
Who were Leamington’s suffragettes? What were their tactics and the town's reactions to them? And what might these stories tells us about women’s political marginalisation?
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While the number of women local councillors has steadily increased in the UK since 2006, the same is not true for racially minoritised councillors. Previously gathered data indicates that women constitute 37 per cent of all racially minoritised councillors. From this it can be concluded that racially minoritised women account for a mere three per cent of all UK councillors and that an immense increase of 200 per cent in their numbers is required for them to reflect the proportion of racially minoritised women in the UK population.
The research aim is to inform political parties, relevant statutory agencies and civil society organisations about how minoritised women may be supported to achieve greater representation and voice in local government and political decision making.
Plus! A special musical performance from Shanade Morrow of Leamington Band, The Pips!
Event Information
Doors and drinks from 6pm, event start time 6.30pm.
This event is aimed at those 18+ but those aged 14+ are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.
Drinks and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees. Please note, final dietary requirements have now been sent to the caterer. If you book now and indicate a dietary need, we may not be able to accommodate you (all food is vegetarian and vegan).
This event takes place on the first floor and a lift is available.
Resonate events are always free to attend. Tickets are non-transferrable and only available directly from the Resonate Website.
This event is part of the Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture 2025.