The Equality Party today announced that one of its members, Ellie Harrison, will be its candidate for the Shirley North ward in Croydon Council’s elections on May 7th.
Author Archives: Kay Wesley
Decriminalising abortion: A step towards equality
Decriminalising abortion will remove an ancient law from the statute books which is harmful to women and families. Abortion is a medical, not legal matter.
Kay Wesley: Jan–Feb 2026
Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in Congleton for January and February 2026, including action on community safety, violence against women and girls, the Youth Council, disability, and green spaces.
Equality Party calls for ‘hate crime’ definition for misogyny
The Equality Party welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls and its companion Action Plan, published at the end of 2025, but demands more action.
Equality Party calls for immediate action on Grok
The Equality Party today demanded faster action on Grok, the artificial intelligence system integrated into the social media platform X, that has generated and displayed sexualised images of women and children to users.
Kay Wesley – Nov–Dec 2025
Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in and around Congleton Town Council for November-December 2025. Inclusion, Transport, White Ribbon and Christmas events.
Equality Party Responds to Angiolini Inquiry saying systemic misogyny must be confronted
The Equality Party urges the government to act immediately on the Angiolini Inquiry’s recommendations, ensuring a coordinated, adequately resourced, and system-wide approach to preventing sexual violence.
Kay Wesley – Sept-Oct 2025
Councillor Kay Wesley’s work in and around Congleton Town Council in September and October 2025 including work with crime, transport and young people.
July-August 2025 – Kay Wesley
Cllr Kay Wesley’s work in and around Congleton Town Council for July and August 2025. Community Picnics, Playdays and Pride.
Nothing About Us, Without Us – Equality Party on Universal Credit
The Equality Party demands the Timms report committee does not just ‘consult’ disabled groups; it should be comprised of at least 50% disabled people. Consultation is never a substitute for lived experience.
The Equality Party 