Her sister Dorothy Pethick also left the WSPU in protest at their treatment, having previously taken part and been imprisoned for militant action. The Pethick-Lawrences then joined Agnes Harben and others starting the United Suffragists, which took over the publication of Votes for Women'' and was open to women and men, militants and non-militants alike.
Her sister Dorothy Pethick also left the WSPU in protest against their treatment, having previously been involved and imprisoned for militant action. The Pethick-Lawrences then joined Agnes Harben and others who formed the United Suffragists, which took over the publication of "Votes for Women" and welcomed women and men, militants and non-militants alike.