Labour Women’s Declaration is looking forward to participating in positive and serious policy discussions at the 2026 National Women’s Conference.

The Labour Party is following the law as set out in the Equality Act 2010 in relation to positive actions for women, including women’s conference.

The decision by some unions not to attend is a disappointing and petulant act of performative politics, demonstrating how out of touch some union leaders are with the women members they are elected to represent.

Labour Women’s Declaration will be hosting stalls and fringe events at both Women’s Conference and National Conference. In keeping with the Labour Party’s longstanding commitment to democratic and comradely debate, we look forward to engaging in respectful discussion of all policies and issues that matter to women.

Minister Bridget Phillipson’s recently stated priorities for action – VAWG, equal pay and child poverty – accurately demonstrate the seriousness of the challenges facing women today. We hope union leaders will reconsider their decision and engage in the constructive dialogue that their members have every right to expect from their representatives.