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“Women have worked hard; starved in prison; given of their time and lives that we might sit in the House of Commons and take part in the legislating of this country.”

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Ellen Wilkinson
Ellen Wilkinson

Ellen Wilkinson was a distinguished British politician recognized for her pivotal role in the Labour Party and the women's suffrage movement. Born on October 8, 1891, she was a leading figure in the fight for women's voting rights and later became a Member of Parliament. Wilkinson was an ardent advocate for social reform and education, her influence on British politics enduring until her passing on February 6, 1947. more

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