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| Women's suffrage centenary: May pledges consultation on criminalising abuse of MPs - as it happened | |
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| Thanks to everyone who contributed to and followed the live blog today, we will now be wrapping it up. Share any further thoughts/ comments: sarah.marsh@theguardian.com | Thanks to everyone who contributed to and followed the live blog today, we will now be wrapping it up. Share any further thoughts/ comments: sarah.marsh@theguardian.com |
| The Royal Mail have issued a set of eight stamps celebrating campaigning in the decade before the right to vote was secured with the 1918 Representation of the People Act. | The Royal Mail have issued a set of eight stamps celebrating campaigning in the decade before the right to vote was secured with the 1918 Representation of the People Act. |
| We have a piece showcasing the stories of readers’ relatives as the nation marks a century since the act that paved the way for universal suffrage. | We have a piece showcasing the stories of readers’ relatives as the nation marks a century since the act that paved the way for universal suffrage. |
| Joanna Wickenden Ibarra, London – Granddaughter of Dora Spong | Joanna Wickenden Ibarra, London – Granddaughter of Dora Spong |
| It was my brother, Peter, and his wife, Zulma, who discovered our grandmother Dora’s magnificent Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) certificate, signed by Emmeline Pankhurst. It was a bit torn, lying at the bottom of a drawer. | It was my brother, Peter, and his wife, Zulma, who discovered our grandmother Dora’s magnificent Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) certificate, signed by Emmeline Pankhurst. It was a bit torn, lying at the bottom of a drawer. |
| They had the certificate restored and framed – it measures 26 x 20 inches (60cm x 50cm) and commemorates Dora’s dedication to the cause “ever ready to obey the call of duty”. | They had the certificate restored and framed – it measures 26 x 20 inches (60cm x 50cm) and commemorates Dora’s dedication to the cause “ever ready to obey the call of duty”. |
| We know that Dora and her sister, my great aunt Florence Spong, joined the WSPU in 1908 to fight for the right to vote and spent some time in prison for their actions. | We know that Dora and her sister, my great aunt Florence Spong, joined the WSPU in 1908 to fight for the right to vote and spent some time in prison for their actions. |
| All the women in their family attended WSPU demonstrations. Irene, another great aunt, gave concerts for the cause, and both Florence and Dora were arrested several times and sent to Holloway prison. Florence was charged with stone-throwing at the WSPU deputation of 29 June 1909, sentenced to a month’s imprisonment and went on hunger strike. This did not stop her from repeating the action in protest at the way suffragettes were treated in Parliament Square on “Black Friday” in November 1910, which got her another two months’ imprisonment. | All the women in their family attended WSPU demonstrations. Irene, another great aunt, gave concerts for the cause, and both Florence and Dora were arrested several times and sent to Holloway prison. Florence was charged with stone-throwing at the WSPU deputation of 29 June 1909, sentenced to a month’s imprisonment and went on hunger strike. This did not stop her from repeating the action in protest at the way suffragettes were treated in Parliament Square on “Black Friday” in November 1910, which got her another two months’ imprisonment. |
| Florence embroidered her signature on the WSPU banner made in Holloway prison that is still on display at the Museum of London. | Florence embroidered her signature on the WSPU banner made in Holloway prison that is still on display at the Museum of London. |
| Among the artefacts that have stayed in the family is a brooch, a portcullis with the symbolic broken chain which, we understood as children, celebrates victory in the fight for women’s suffrage. | Among the artefacts that have stayed in the family is a brooch, a portcullis with the symbolic broken chain which, we understood as children, celebrates victory in the fight for women’s suffrage. |
| How the Guardian reported celebrations in Manchester, home of the suffrage movement, to mark the passing of the Representation of the People Act, 100 years ago | How the Guardian reported celebrations in Manchester, home of the suffrage movement, to mark the passing of the Representation of the People Act, 100 years ago |
| Reaction to Theresa May’s speech on Twitter. | Reaction to Theresa May’s speech on Twitter. |
| Theresa May in women's suffrage speech says online abuse/intimidation is targeted at political candidates who are female, black, minority ethnic or LGBT. But no announcement of new criminal offence of intimidating a politician. Instead Law Cssm to review {nb could take years] pic.twitter.com/ohY8VkLVwT | Theresa May in women's suffrage speech says online abuse/intimidation is targeted at political candidates who are female, black, minority ethnic or LGBT. But no announcement of new criminal offence of intimidating a politician. Instead Law Cssm to review {nb could take years] pic.twitter.com/ohY8VkLVwT |
| Very interesting speech by Theresa May on the sustainability of the local press. Hope it makes a difference. Lots of good local journalists no longer in the profession sadly | Very interesting speech by Theresa May on the sustainability of the local press. Hope it makes a difference. Lots of good local journalists no longer in the profession sadly |
| Theresa May has announced a review of the sustainability of Britain’s printed press, looking into funding models to ensure the continuation of high-quality national and local journalism. | Theresa May has announced a review of the sustainability of Britain’s printed press, looking into funding models to ensure the continuation of high-quality national and local journalism. |
| Speaking in Manchester, the prime minister warned that losing hundreds of titles was “dangerous for our democracy”. | Speaking in Manchester, the prime minister warned that losing hundreds of titles was “dangerous for our democracy”. |
| She warned that “when trusted and credible news sources decline, we can become vulnerable to news which is untrustworthy”. | She warned that “when trusted and credible news sources decline, we can become vulnerable to news which is untrustworthy”. |
| May said that to address this challenge, the government will launch a review to examine press sustainability. “It will look at the different business models for high-quality journalism,” she said. She added: “It will consider whether the creators of content are getting their fair share of advertisement revenue. | May said that to address this challenge, the government will launch a review to examine press sustainability. “It will look at the different business models for high-quality journalism,” she said. She added: “It will consider whether the creators of content are getting their fair share of advertisement revenue. |
| “And it will recommend whether industry or government-led solutions can help improve the sustainability of the sector for the future. A free press is one of the foundations on which our democracy is built, and it must be preserved.” | “And it will recommend whether industry or government-led solutions can help improve the sustainability of the sector for the future. A free press is one of the foundations on which our democracy is built, and it must be preserved.” |
| The home secretary Amber Rudd has said she puts up with “hate” because “female voices matter in politics and in life”. Delivering a statement on the suffrage centenary in the Commons, she said she is often asked by people in her Hastings and Rye constituency: “‘How can you bear it, the hate?”’ Rudd told MPs: “And I’ll tell you: I bear it like other women in this chamber do because I know that female voices matter in politics and in life. “But we shouldn’t have to bear it: we need to call this sort of behaviour out and make clear that enough is enough.”The home secretary also announced the opening of a “large grant scheme” to allow local community groups to bid for suffrage projects worth up to 125,000. It’s part of a £5m fund to celebrate the centenary. | The home secretary Amber Rudd has said she puts up with “hate” because “female voices matter in politics and in life”. Delivering a statement on the suffrage centenary in the Commons, she said she is often asked by people in her Hastings and Rye constituency: “‘How can you bear it, the hate?”’ Rudd told MPs: “And I’ll tell you: I bear it like other women in this chamber do because I know that female voices matter in politics and in life. “But we shouldn’t have to bear it: we need to call this sort of behaviour out and make clear that enough is enough.”The home secretary also announced the opening of a “large grant scheme” to allow local community groups to bid for suffrage projects worth up to 125,000. It’s part of a £5m fund to celebrate the centenary. |
| She said: “Money will also go to projects specifically designed to increase the number of women in political office, including piloting a programme to inspire young women with opportunities to be leaders in their communities.” | She said: “Money will also go to projects specifically designed to increase the number of women in political office, including piloting a programme to inspire young women with opportunities to be leaders in their communities.” |
| Prime minister Theresa May has announced a review of the sustainability of the printed press, looking at business models to support high-quality journalism. | Prime minister Theresa May has announced a review of the sustainability of the printed press, looking at business models to support high-quality journalism. |
| May now talking about free press, which she calls “huge force for good” but says she is concerned by decline of local journalism. She is launching a review on the sustainability of the sector. | May now talking about free press, which she calls “huge force for good” but says she is concerned by decline of local journalism. She is launching a review on the sustainability of the sector. |
| May says government will act on recommendations re harassment of MPs and other politicians - including consulting on a new offence of targeting MPs | May says government will act on recommendations re harassment of MPs and other politicians - including consulting on a new offence of targeting MPs |
| Speaking in Manchester to mark the women’s suffrage centenary, Theresa May talked abut the abuse women face in public life. | Speaking in Manchester to mark the women’s suffrage centenary, Theresa May talked abut the abuse women face in public life. |
| She said: “Social media ... should be a force for good ... but it is being exploited and abused often anonymously.” | She said: “Social media ... should be a force for good ... but it is being exploited and abused often anonymously.” |
| May mentioned the fact Haringey Council leader to quit amid “bullying” claims. “One of most senior women in local governmnent was forced out,” she said. | May mentioned the fact Haringey Council leader to quit amid “bullying” claims. “One of most senior women in local governmnent was forced out,” she said. |
| May says Britain’s liberal values are respected around the world, but says she worries about the “coarsening” of public debate #Vote100 | May says Britain’s liberal values are respected around the world, but says she worries about the “coarsening” of public debate #Vote100 |
| Those who fought for their right, my right, to vote, faced fierce opposition, May says. But stresses they won the *argument* | Those who fought for their right, my right, to vote, faced fierce opposition, May says. But stresses they won the *argument* |
| May reading list of women now in high office, PM, leaders of both houses, of main Scottish parties, Black Rod, judiciary, Met Police, CBI, TUC... it’s pretty impressive when heard out loud like this #Vote100 | May reading list of women now in high office, PM, leaders of both houses, of main Scottish parties, Black Rod, judiciary, Met Police, CBI, TUC... it’s pretty impressive when heard out loud like this #Vote100 |
| The Guardian’s political correspondent Jessica Elgot is in Manchester for Theresa May’s speech. | The Guardian’s political correspondent Jessica Elgot is in Manchester for Theresa May’s speech. |
| Theresa May speaking now in Manchester, in purple jacket and suffragette pin #Vote100 pic.twitter.com/P1rOxjjB1B | Theresa May speaking now in Manchester, in purple jacket and suffragette pin #Vote100 pic.twitter.com/P1rOxjjB1B |
| We have now put a live feed of Theresa May’s Manchester speech in the main picture slot of the blog. | We have now put a live feed of Theresa May’s Manchester speech in the main picture slot of the blog. |
| The suffragette colours were flying over the British Library near the Guardian’s offices today. | The suffragette colours were flying over the British Library near the Guardian’s offices today. |
| Good to see @britishlibrary marking #vote100 today. Your Bloomsbury reading rooms were where so many women first entered & changed the world of knowledge, politics, writing. pic.twitter.com/MaeWuJ7kgC | Good to see @britishlibrary marking #vote100 today. Your Bloomsbury reading rooms were where so many women first entered & changed the world of knowledge, politics, writing. pic.twitter.com/MaeWuJ7kgC |
| Today we are dedicating our Instagram feed to the women who fought for the right to vote, and to those who are continuing to fight for true equality. We are including the words of Emmeline Pankhurst and the photos of Christina Broom, one of the UK’s first press photographers whose pioneering photos of the suffragettes captured a pivotal time for the movement. | Today we are dedicating our Instagram feed to the women who fought for the right to vote, and to those who are continuing to fight for true equality. We are including the words of Emmeline Pankhurst and the photos of Christina Broom, one of the UK’s first press photographers whose pioneering photos of the suffragettes captured a pivotal time for the movement. |
| Later we’ll look at how far we have to go before true parity is realised. Follow us here https://www.instagram.com/guardian | Later we’ll look at how far we have to go before true parity is realised. Follow us here https://www.instagram.com/guardian |