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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Patricia Ferguson (Labour), on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.


Emmeline Pankhurst Day

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.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
599 
Session
2026-27
Other sponsors
Andrew George
Rachael Maskell
Jim Shannon
Jeremy Corbyn
Kirsteen Sullivan
Subjects
Pankhurst, Emmeline
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk