About 53% of members at emergency meeting reject plan to allow women to join 157-year-old institution

The Savile Club, one of London’s last remaining gentleman’s clubs, has opted to preserve its men-only status, with members voting against reforming the rules to allow women to join.

During a heated emergency general meeting on Tuesday evening, about 53% of members present rejected a motion proposing redrafting the club’s regulations in order to permit women to be admitted to the 157-year-old organisation.