100 Years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act

Theresa May pays tribute to Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragette movement in Manchester, highlighting the progress women have made in public life. She addresses the challenges women face, emphasizing the need for high standards of conduct and the importance of being true to oneself in politics. May discusses gender equality, focusing on the gender pay gap and representation in the House of Commons, and questions whether she will take real action. The video concludes with May's commitment to advancing women's equality, acknowledging that a female Prime Minister does not mean equality is achieved.

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