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Single-issue political party in the United Kingdom For other uses, see Women's Party.

Party of Women
AbbreviationPOW
LeaderKellie-Jay Keen-Minshull
Nominating officerPaul Duddridge
TreasurerKellie-Jay Keen
Founded2023; 2 years ago (2023)
Registered8 February 2024; 10 months ago (2024-02-08)
HeadquartersBath, Somerset, South West England
IdeologyGender critical ideology
Anti-transgender
Colours  Black,   white,   magenta and   turquoise
House of Commons0 / 650
Councillors2 / 18,766
Election symbol
Website
www.partyofwomen.org

The Party of Women (POW) is a gender-critical and anti-transgender single-issue political party in the United Kingdom, which opposes what it refers to as "trans ideology". It was founded in 2023 by Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull (also known as Posie Parker) and registered in February 2024.

History

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. Following an additional failed application in November, the party was formally registered in February 2024. The party has aligned itself with Keen-Minshull's views.

On 1 March, the party issued an announcement, committing it to revoke the Gender Recognition Act 2004, and stating that it would reinforce the rights of cisgender women and girls.

Mandy Clair, a councillor sitting on Cheshire West and Chester council, defected to the party on 8 March 2024, having previously served in office for the Labour and Socialist Labour parties.

The Party of Women stood five candidates in the 2024 local elections, receiving a total of 509 votes with no candidates being elected.

A total of 16 candidates stood for the party at the 2024 United Kingdom general election, receiving a total of 5,077 votes. Keen stood in the new Bristol Central constituency but lost her deposit after gaining only 0.5% of the vote.

Election results

House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Election year Total
candidates 		Total votes % Seats won Rank
2024 16 5,077 0.02 0 Steady 34

See also

References

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