WSPU

Proper noun

Meaning

WSPU

(historical) Initialism of Women's Social and Political Union.

Examples

After being dismissed from the WSPU, Pankhurst's daughter Sylvia felt "bruised, as one does, when fighting the foe without, one is struck by the friend within." Source: Internet

Although she was energised by the struggle–and found joy in giving energy to others– her constant travelling meant separation from her children, especially Christabel, who had become the national coordinator of the WSPU. Source: Internet

Angered by this intransigence and abusive police activity, some WSPU members increased the severity of their actions. Source: Internet

C. Pankhurst 1959, p. 288. A truce with the government was established, all WSPU prisoners were released, and Christabel returned to London. Source: Internet

E. Pankhurst 1914, p. 252. Pankhurst is arrested by police outside Buckingham Palace while trying to present a petition to George V in May 1914 As subsequent Conciliation Bills were introduced, WSPU leaders advocated a halt to militant tactics. Source: Internet

As Pankhurst's eldest daughter Christabel took leadership of the WSPU, antagonism between the group and the government grew. Source: Internet

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