A century ago, on 19 June 1917, the House of Commons voted in favour of votes for women during committee … More
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EXCLUSIVE! Cover launch of ‘Things A Bright Girl Can Do’ by Sally Nicholls
Here at Vote 100 we were thrilled to hear that the acclaimed and award-winning author Sally Nicholls has written a … More
Out of ‘site’, out of mind? The Hidden Ladies of the Ventilator
Guest post by Amy Galvin-Elliott Historically, women have had a contentious relationship with the Houses of Parliament, and their access … More
When meeting a new woman MP was no longer a rarity for us staff! Recollections of the impact of the May 1997 election
Guest post by Oonagh Gay On 1 May 1997 120 women MPs were elected; exactly double the number elected in … More
Votes for Women in India: the early female MPs and their lobbying for Indian suffrage
Guest post by Sumita Mukherjee The 1918 Representation of the People Act, which enfranchised some British women over 30, had … More
Another record breaker! Margaret Beckett, longest-serving woman MP
On 24 March 2017, Dame Margaret Beckett MP became the longest serving female MP, serving for 38 years and 128 days, … More
And everywhere she is in chains!
Guest post by Robin Fell The Grille in the House of Commons Ladies’ Gallery, preventing as it did all but … More
‘The lady Liberal agent’
‘The lady Liberal agent’: Bertha Fischer (1875-1920) and Ellen Pocock (1854-1943) Guest post by Kathryn Rix In July 1902 the … More
‘The Burning Question’
One hundred years ago, votes for women gained support in Parliament thanks to Speaker James Lowther. ‘I endeavoured to push … More
Harriet Harman record breaker!
From 16 December 2016 Harriet Harman QC MP will hold the record for the longest continuous service as a woman MP … More
