Votes for Women (WSPU pamphlet)

The WSPU was a militant British suffrage organization founded in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst to campaign for women's voting rights. It became known for its aggressive tactics including window-smashing, arson, and hunger strikes, distinguishing it from more moderate suffrage groups.

'Votes for Women' was the official newspaper of the WSPU, first published in 1907 and serving as the organization's primary propaganda and fundraising tool. It was edited for a time by Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence and featured articles by leading suffragettes including Christabel Pankhurst.

Emmeline Pankhurst founded the WSPU, and her daughters Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst were central figures in producing campaign materials. Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, as treasurer and co-editor of the 'Votes for Women' newspaper, was also instrumental in the organization's publications.

Beyond distributing pamphlets and newspapers, the WSPU employed increasingly militant tactics including chaining themselves to railings, setting fire to mailbox contents, and destroying property. Members who were arrested frequently went on hunger strikes and were subjected to force-feeding by authorities.