Women win elections: Fawcett at General Election 2024 14 June 2023 Women cannot be ignored at the upcoming election. For Equal Pay Day 2022, Fawcett commissioned Survation to poll marginal constituencies that were Conservative gains from Labour at the last election on which policies to tackle the gender pay gap would win their votes in a forthcoming general election. These seats will be key to deciding the next general election, and with women making up more than half the electorate, and more likely to be undecided than men, their votes will be critical. The signs could not be more clear: women will win the election. Any party that wants to win needs to put the issues that women care about at the heart of their platform. Fawcett has three key focus areas in the lead up to this election, chosen because these represent some of the issues where government can make the biggest impact on women's lives. Explore Fawcett's plans for each of these focus areas as we count down to General Election 2024. Together, we can ensure women are the winners at this election. 1. Childcare reform The UK’s worst kept secret is out: the childcare and early years education system as it stands is not fit-for-purpose. This was acknowledged by Government in March’s Spring Budget, but promised reform does not go far enough. Read more about Fawcett's calls for childcare reform. 2. Workplaces that work for women Women continue to face structural barriers to workforce participation, with discrimination the norm for far too many. Fawcett research has shown that close to half of women in the workforce have experienced sexual harassment, and 75% of women of colour have experienced racism at work. This must change. Read more about Fawcett's calls for workplaces that work for women. 3. Women's representation As much as they can’t win without our votes, they also can’t win without our candidacies. Women must be represented on ballots at this election, and sitting in the next Parliament. Read more about Fawcett's calls for women's equal representation at the election and in the next Parliament. This election is a crucial time for campaigning on the issues that matter to us. Fawcett will continue to fight for the reform we know will make a difference. In addition to our key focus areas, Fawcett calls on all parties to: Make misogyny a hate crime Protect reproductive rights Fawcett's policy submissions Submission to Labour Policy Forum: A Future Where Families Come First Submission to Labour Policy Forum: Better Jobs and Better Work Commission Submission to Labour Policy Forum: Public Services That Work From the Start Submission to Labour Policy Forum: Safe and Secure Communities Commission Fawcett Submission to the Liberal Democrats We want to hear from you. What's important to you at the next election? Let us know by: Becoming a member of Fawcett and joining our movement for a more equal world Following us @fawcettsociety on all social media Writing to us via [email protected] See you at the ballot box! Manage Cookie Preferences