Rethinking right wing women , ed. Berthezene and Gottlieb

‘Shy Women Tories’ in the History of Suffrage and Beyond

Guest post by Dr Julie V. Gottlieb (University of Sheffield) It is truly remarkable how so many organisations, institutions, media … More

When meeting a new woman MP was no longer a rarity for us staff! Recollections of the impact of the May 1997 election

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

‘The lady Liberal agent’

‘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