statues of some of the greatest figures from history and it is perfectly fitting that we now have willisonmind us of some of our most important struggles, the fight against fascism, the fight against racism and slavery and the fight against gender inequality. millions of people pass by these great monuments every year and i hope that this new statue will help to inspire young people in particular who stand below and look up at this incredible role model. the plinth includes portraits of well— known figures in the suffrage movement, but it also includes many women who haven't been given the recognition they deserve. women like sofia singh, an unsung suffragette of south asian heritage. and jesse craigen, a working—class suffragist who toured the country persuading others to join the fight for gender equality. you know what? no photos of her exist. unsung heroes. this year, we mark the centenary of the first women to secure the right to vote and, by the way, isn't it good to see the colours of the suffragettes and suffragists flying proudly in parliament square. this isa time proudly in parl