The Men's Political Union for Women's Enfranchisement
The Men's Political Union for Women's Enfranchisement (MPU) was a political society founded on 13 January 1910 in the Eustace Miles Restaurant in London as part of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The MPU had branches across the UK. History Men who wished to support The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) but were unable to join due to their sex established The Men's Political Union for Women's Enfranchisement (MPU) in 1910. The MPU sometimes undertook militant actions themselves and has been described as "one of the most militant men’s support groups" of the women's suffrage movement. Regardless of their other personal political views, the MPU welcomed members who shared its core value: for women to obtain the same rights to vote at men. Activities As the militant struggle for women' rights to vote became more violent, WSPU members became more likely to suffer assault and arrest. The MPU acted as an unofficial bodyguard during WSPU campaigning to try and protect them from bodily harm, putting MPU members at serious risk of injury and imprisonment. When in prison they also took part in hunger strikes for the cause. On 17 July 1909, members of the MPU sought