UK General Election 2024
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The new deal for working people and the definition of sex
We expect the government to take action in the first 100 days on its new deal for working people,...
12th July 2024
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Sex matters and the new government
The UK has a new prime minister and we now know there will be a new Labour government, with...
5th July 2024
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Other parties’ manifestos
We are asking candidates and parties to #StandUpForSingleSexServices: See also our analysis of the three main parties’ positions on...
3rd July 2024
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Manifestos from Scottish parties
We are asking candidates and parties to #StandUpForSingleSexServices: We’ve compared the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos. What do...
2nd July 2024
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Briefing on new poll on sex and gender
The law on sex and gender: what policies do the public want? Results of Sex Matters poll.
1st July 2024
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What are the facts about applying for a GRC?
The Labour party says in its manifesto that it will: “modernise, simplify, and reform the intrusive and outdated gender...
24th June 2024
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Comparing the three main party manifestos on sex and gender
The three major political parties all published their general-election manifestos last week. Each took a different position, with several...
21st June 2024
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The Labour manifesto: waging culture war over women’s rights
The Labour manifesto has been published. Women across the country will be deeply disappointed that the party, which in...
13th June 2024
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The Green Party manifesto – human rights: not for women
The Green Party of England and Wales has published its 2024 general election manifesto: “Real Hope. Real Change: The...
13th June 2024
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Conservative manifesto is serious about sex and gender
The Conservative Party has released its manifesto today, subtitled “Clear Plan. Bold Action. Secure Future”. It includes a well...
11th June 2024
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Not a fair deal for women – the Lib Dem manifesto
The Liberal Democrats released their general-election manifesto today, subtitled “For a Fair Deal”. But its pledges on rights and...
10th June 2024
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The next government must clarify the Equality Act
The next government must move quickly to fix the law so that it works for women and girls. Polling...
5th June 2024
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It’s time to make the Equality Act clear
The Conservatives announced today that if elected they would make a simple one-line amendment to clarify that “sex” in...
3rd June 2024
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Make the Equality Act clear – PPC briefing
Briefing for prospective parliamentary candidates, 3rd June 2024, after the Conservative party announced it would include this in its...
3rd June 2024
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Action guide – stand up for single-sex services
We want to make sure that every candidate seeking to be an MP hears that people want them to...
3rd June 2024
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It’s time to make the Equality Act clear
For the past 18 months Sex Matters has been calling for the government to make a simple one-line amendment...
3rd June 2024
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Mumsnet calls for government to make the Equality Act clear
The first ever Mumsnet manifesto urges the next government to define what a woman is in the Equality Act...
2nd June 2024
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Get our action guide
Candidates and their representatives will be campaigning in your neighbourhood. If they knock on your door, be ready to...
1st June 2024
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GE2024: Stand up for single-sex services
A summer election has been called. Sex Matters calls for clarity in law and a return to policies based...
22nd May 2024