Women’s sports

Early day motion 1744, tabled 22 July 2025 by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 31 members.

That this House welcomes the launch by the Card Factory of a new range of greeting cards featuring women’s football teams, following earlier calls for better representation of female athletes in consumer products; thanks the Card Factory for taking this positive and practical step towards addressing the visibility gap for women’s sport; notes that, with the Women’s Euros in full swing and capturing the public’s imagination, now is a crucial moment to ensure female footballers and sportswomen are celebrated equally on and off the pitch; believes that representation in everyday consumer goods, including cards, toys and merchandise, plays a vital role in challenging outdated stereotypes and inspiring the next generation; and continues to call on other retailers, manufacturers and publishers to follow suit, recognising that if you can’t see her, you can’t be her.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Green 4, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.