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“The first woman to take a seat as a Member of Parliament in the UK, serving from 1919 to 1945.”
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POLITICSRepresentation of the People Act
1917–1928
The act significantly expanded the electorate, enfranchising millions and paving the way for future voting rights reforms.
POLITICSWomen's Suffrage Movement
1832–1928
The movement established equal voting rights for women, fundamentally altering the political framework of the UK.