Emmeline Pankhurst Day

Early day motion 599, tabled 13 July 2026 by Patricia Ferguson (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House recognises 14 July as Emmeline Pankhurst Day, commemorating the birth of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the most influential campaigners for women's rights in British history; celebrates her leadership of the suffragette movement and her unwavering determination to secure votes for women; acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of Emmeline Pankhurst and the many suffragettes and suffragists whose efforts transformed British democracy and advanced the cause of equality; notes that the extension of the franchise to women marked a defining moment in the United Kingdom's constitutional history, while recognising that the struggle for equal representation and opportunity continues; and believes that Emmeline Pankhurst's legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation, democratic engagement and challenging injustice.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Scottish National Party 1.