Party of Women | |
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Leader | Kellie-Jay Keen |
Founded | 2024 |
Ideology | Single issue |
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The Party of Women is a gender-critical [1] single issue political party in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2024 by Kellie-Jay Keen. [2] [3]
The party has been described as anti-transgender. [3] [4]
The first application to register the party with the Electoral Commission was rejected in September 2023, due to issues with the proposed constitution and financial schemes. [5] Following an additional failed application, the party was formally registered in February 2024. [6] [7] The party has aligned itself with Keen's views. [2]
On 1 March, the party issued an announcement, committing the party to revoke the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and stating they would reinforce the rights of women and girls. [8]
Mandy Clair, a councillor sitting on Cheshire West and Chester council, defected to the party on 8 March 2024. [2]
The Party of Women stood five candidates in the 2024 local elections, receiving a total of 509 votes with no candidates being elected. [7]
The party is standing 16 candidates in England for the 2024 United Kingdom general election. [9] Keen is standing in the newly created seat of Bristol Central. [10] [11]
Party of Women | |
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Leader | Kellie-Jay Keen |
Founded | 2024 |
Ideology | Single issue |
Website | |
www | |
The Party of Women is a gender-critical [1] single issue political party in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2024 by Kellie-Jay Keen. [2] [3]
The party has been described as anti-transgender. [3] [4]
The first application to register the party with the Electoral Commission was rejected in September 2023, due to issues with the proposed constitution and financial schemes. [5] Following an additional failed application, the party was formally registered in February 2024. [6] [7] The party has aligned itself with Keen's views. [2]
On 1 March, the party issued an announcement, committing the party to revoke the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and stating they would reinforce the rights of women and girls. [8]
Mandy Clair, a councillor sitting on Cheshire West and Chester council, defected to the party on 8 March 2024. [2]
The Party of Women stood five candidates in the 2024 local elections, receiving a total of 509 votes with no candidates being elected. [7]
The party is standing 16 candidates in England for the 2024 United Kingdom general election. [9] Keen is standing in the newly created seat of Bristol Central. [10] [11]