The prominent leader of the suffragette movement in the U.K. was Emmeline Pankhurst. She founded the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in 1903, which aimed to secure women's suffrage through more militant tactics than previous movements. Pankhurst and her followers engaged in acts of civil disobedience, including rallies, hunger strikes, and property damage to draw attention to their cause. Her determination and leadership role helped galvanize public support for women's rights. Ultimately, the efforts of Pankhurst and other suffragettes contributed to women gaining the right to vote through the Representation of the People Act 1918 and later, full equal voting rights in 1928.