Women in politics - useful links

Digital, film and radio


Houses of History timeline

Houses of HistoryThis section of the interactive Houses of History timeline is dedicated to women and the vote, including the story of the Suffragettes.


Interviews with female MPs

Natasha EngleCurrent and recent female MPs explain what it's like to be a member of Parliament, including Natascha Engel, Anne Begg, Dawn Butler and Cheryl Gillan.


The monarch and Parliament

The MonarchAs the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II represents a part of Parliament along with the House of Commons and the House of Lords.


Women's Parliamentary Radio
WPR broadcasts interviews with female MPs of all parties and reports on issues that are of concern to women and their families. Interviews are available as podcasts or to listen to online.


Reading and resources


Women in the House of Commons factsheet
A good overview of women's role as politicians in the House of Commons, produced by the House of Commons Information Office.


List of female MPs, by election
A comprehensive, chronological list of every female MP and the date they were elected, from the House of Commons Information Office.


Women who've held ministerial posts
A list of every woman who has held ministerial positions, from the House of Commons Information Office.


Legislation introduced by female MPs
A comprehensive list of the laws passed by Parliament, initiated or suggested by women in the Houses of Parliament.

 

Browse the web


Women into Politics
A Northern Irish organisation that encourages participation and engagement of women in politics.


Fawcett Society
An organisation that campaigns for equality of women and men.


Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics
This research unit based in Queen's University Belfast promotes and encourages women's participation and development in politics.


International Women's Day
International Women's Day has occurred every 8 March since 1910. It promotes women's rights and celebrates female achievement.


United Nations
Find out about the United Nations' international work to empower women and encourage equality.

 
Young Women in Politics
This international organisation helping women run for election in parliaments worldwide.


European Women's Lobby
This organisation brings together groups from across Western Europe to ensure women are represented within European politics.


FilmClub International Women's Day Season
FilmClub has produced a special resource to accompany a range of films that provide engaging insight into what it is to be a woman across different cultures.

 

Suffragettes storm Parliament

Houses of HIstory interactive timeline

Learn how the suffragettes rushed the Palace of Westminster in 1908. Explore the Houses of History interactive timeline.

Women and the vote

We also recommend this fantastic collection of podcasts, documents and other resources created by Parliament's curators and archivists.